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Band 5 Staff Nurse (adult or paediatric registrant)
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our Teenage Cancer Trust Unit, caring for young people aged 13-19 years.
You must be a band 5 nurse (paediatric or adult) with a desire to work in adolescent haematology/oncology. You will have the opportunity to share and develop knowledge and skills in caring for a range of solid tumours and haematology cancers. You will care for patients undergoing a range of treatments including bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
You will be required to demonstrate an interest in the Teenage Cancer Trust and be willing and able to provide efficient delivery of care to this patient group.
Our unit is committed to the care of young people going through a difficult time in their lives; we work very closely with the Teenage Cancer Trust ensuring we treat the young person and not just the cancer. The unit has a group of dedicated nurses who aim to make the unit a pleasant environment. We thrive on team work and are the finalist for the teamwork award in the trust.
Main duties of the job
UCLH was the first hospital in the UK to develop a teenage cancer unit in 1990 and remain the biggest inpatient unit in Europe. Since then, the TYA service has grown in size, activity and complexity and enjoys international recognition.
The UCLH TYA primary treatment centre provides world class cancer care in state-of-the-art age appropriate facilities, with the holistic needs of every patient at the forefront of all aspects of care, supported by an expert and extensive multidisciplinary team. We are also the leading centre for adolescent bone marrow transplantation.
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?
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- • Up to 12 months post-registration
Communication
Essential
- • Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- • Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
Specific Requirements
Essential
- • Flexible approach to shift patterns
- • Demonstrates commitment to the care of teenagers and young adults with cancer
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- • Registered Nurse Child/Adult Branch
Desirable
- • Relevant Teaching course
- • Evidence of continuing professional development
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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