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Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
At least 2 years’ experience in this specialty
- Experience
Proficient in administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies
- Experience
Proficient in advanced IV administration skills or working towards.
- Communication
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Communication
Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
- Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working a multidisciplinary team
- Skills and Abilities
Evidence of experience of managing ward/department in the absence of senior nursing staff
- Specific Requirements
Flexible approach to shift patterns/weekend working
- Specific Requirements
Demonstrates commitment to the care of teenagers and young adults with cancer
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Accredited mentorship course or willing to undertake
- Knowledge and Qualifications
Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology 30 credits OR equivalent
- Personal and People Development
Demonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated portfolio
- Personal and People Development
Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Personal and People Development
Demonstrates a good understanding of professional boundaries with colleagues, patients and their families, recognising the complexities of caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and Abilities
Experience of participating in the appraisals of junior members of the team
Job overview
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team in the Teenage and Young Adult Daycare and Ambulatory Care Unit.
You must be a band 6 nurse (paediatric or adult) with at least 2 years of cancer experience. You must also be proficient in chemotherapy administration. You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in caring for teenagers and young adults with a wide range of oncology and haematology conditions in a day care and ambulatory care setting.
Working within this very rewarding environment will enhance your own professional development and at UCLH we are committed to providing education opportunities for nurses at every level. As well as first-class facilities, you’ll benefit from the support of a visible management team and a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Facilitators, excellent career and educational development opportunities and study leave.
Main duties of the job
The unit is made up of Ambulatory care, Daycare chemotherapy, supportive care and twice weekly sedated intrathecal lists.
The successful candidate will; work across all units assessing patients for and delivery systemic anti-cancer therapy, providing supportive care in both outpatient and ambulating settings and provide holistic patient centred care.
You will be required to demonstrate experience and skills in this area and have leadership, development and organisation skills to co-ordinate safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group. You will also be required to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of delivering care to this patient group in an age-appropriate setting and have a desire to work with teenagers and young adults.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Senior staff Nurse with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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