Job summary
Service Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00, Sat 09:00-17:00
The Sunflower Suite at Queen's Hospital, part of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT), is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join our dedicated and dynamic team.
We are seeking a nurse with experience in administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT). However, if you are interested in developing your skills in this area and do not yet have the required experience, we can offer a training post at Band 5. This will be upgraded to Band 6 upon successful completion of SACT competencies.
You will be expected to work within CCS.
The Sunflower Suite provides treatment to both planned and emergency oncology and haematology patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions. The successful applicant will be expected to work across the full service hours to support the unit's delivery of high-quality care.
Requirements:
- NMC registration
- Proven post-registration experience in ward or acute care nursing
- Experience in SACT administration is desirable
- Completion of the SACT Passport is preferred
- A commitment to demonstrating BHRUT's PRIDE behaviours (Passion, Responsibility, Innovation, Drive, and Empowerment)
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. If you're passionate about delivering excellent patient care and keen to grow professionally, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
o To deliver a high standard of care to Haematology and Oncology patients who attend the Sunflower Suite.o 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 Sunflower Suite department.o To administer supportive care and medication within scope of competence.o To act as a resource and liaison for patients who receive SACT pre treatment counselling and administration in the Sunflower Suite.o To carry out other duties and training as deemed necessary by the wider multidisciplinary teams in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service.o Demonstrate pride in their work and enthusiasm for quality of care.o To administer SACT, confirm SACT treatments-ordinate the day including facilitating breaks or work within assessment area.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, was named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal in 2024.We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.Our patients are benefitting from our Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub in Hornchurch.These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
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.
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
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in ward/acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of haematology and oncology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
Education qualifications
Essential
- RN Qualification/degree or diploma
Desirable
- SACT passport or equivalent
- BSC/ Degree level qualification or working towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in ward/acute setting
Desirable
- Experience of haematology and oncology
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
Education qualifications
Essential
- RN Qualification/degree or diploma
Desirable
- SACT passport or equivalent
- BSC/ Degree level qualification or working towards
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
