Job summary
We are therefore looking for an enthusiastic nurse to join our team as the Oncology Discharge Co-ordinator. Ideally, the postholder will have experience of working closely with patients who have complex health needs and/or housing and social placement issues. A good understanding of the NHS continuing care framework processes is an advantage although not vital as training will be provided. Preferably the successful applicant will have oncology nurse experience.
This post is intended to support the inpatient oncology service at UCLH. The overall aim of the post is to improve the quality of service our patients receive and to facilitate discharges that effectively meet the individual needs of our patients. To achieve this, the successful candidate will need to provide senior support to the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe and timely discharges for patients back to the community, referring to hospitals, hospices, residential care or other preferred place of care.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting post where no two days are the same. You will be expected to work independently within a supportive MDT. We are looking for somebody to complement the team who is enthusiastic and conscientious. We are also looking for someone who has an desire to teach and empower the team in completing discharge processes in an effective and timely way.
It is essential the successful applicant possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as they will be required to work closely with cancer patients and their carers. You will have great organising skills and the ability to prioritise your workload and to work to tight deadlines. The post holder will need to be able to use their own initiative and utilise problem solving skills. For the post holder to be successful they should be accurate and take pride in their work. The post holder need to collate, when requested, audit data and present in a format for distribution.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
1. University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
2. National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
3. Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
4. University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
5. Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
6. University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
7. The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
8. University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job 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 for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*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 second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
9. Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
10. Educated to degree level working towards completing a degree, or equivalent level of experience.
11. Possession of teaching/mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
12. Experience of working within +/- the running of a busy day to day NHS service
13. Prior relevant experience of working with cancer services
14. Experience of working directly with patients/clients with complex health needs and/or housing/social placement issues
Communication
Essential
15. Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
16. Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats.
Personal and People Development
Essential
17. Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF
18. Demonstrates an awareness of the role of facilitator
Desirable
19. Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
20. Demonstrate understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
21. Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
22. Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control. Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
23. Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.