Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Haematology and Oncology Outpatient Department which is seeking a committed individual who demonstrates PRIDE behaviours to join the team as a new Junior Sister/Charge Nurse who has experience in administering Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT). If you do not have the relevant experience in SACT then a training post at Band 5 can be offered until competencies are completed.
This is a busy Outpatient Department open Monday-Friday 08.00-18.00, you would be required to work 4-5 shifts during these hours. This is a full-time post, flexibility is required. You would be expected to work the hours of opening to enable the service to be covered.
Patients with either a malignant or non-malignant Haematology or oncology diagnosis attend the outpatient area for review of diagnosis and subsequent management.
Nurses within the department run nurse-led clinics delivering a mixture of supportive treatments and Subcut SACT, as well CVAD care and Oral SACT pre-assessments and monitoring. The post holder will require an NMC registration and proven experience post-registration ward/acute nursing. It is desired that the candidate has experience of SACT administration and has completed the SACT passport.
You will work in the department supporting the team to deliver high-quality care to our patients and be part of a developing service.
Main duties of the job
You need to demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be IT competent and someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality care.
As a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse you will be working to help continue the service development particularly within oral SACT, as well as bringing innovation and drive to the team. Supporting the Senior Sister with audits, off duty and appraisals alongside other projects.
To deliver a high standard of care to Haematology and Oncology patients who attend the Haematology/Oncology Outpatient department.
To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients undergoing Radiotherapy and Systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) who attend the Haematology/Oncology Outpatient department.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better. We were the most improved Trust in England for A&E performance in 2023/24; we're no longer in special measures; and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal. Our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and that our patients are happy with.
Many of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. More than 400 of them are on apprenticeship programmes and we're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
We operate from two main sites - King George Hospital (KGH) in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
Patients across north east London are benefitting from two new state of the art theatres at KGH and our Community Diagnostic Centres at Barking Community Hospital and St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub will significantly increase the number of scans that can be carried out.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record next year. This will mean the records of any patient visiting one of the seven hospitals run by BHRUT and Barts Health will be accessible to the clinical teams. It'll make things easier for staff and will be better for patients.
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-6789-NC-B
Job locations
Queen's Hospital
Rom Valley Way
Romford
RM7 0AG
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Nichola Ceesay, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4176. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
* RGN
* SACT passport or equivalent
Desirable
* BSC/ Degree level qualification or working towards.
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
* Post registration experience in ward/acute setting
* Experience of haematology and oncology
Desirable
* Experience and knowledge of Oral and Sub cut SACT
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
* Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
* Management of CVADs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Queen's Hospital
Rom Valley Way
Romford
RM7 0AG
Employer's website
https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/
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