Job summary
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has opened up for a kind and aspirational candidate to join the Oncology Team at Imperial College Healthcare, Private care at Charing Cross Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Chemotherapy Charge Nurse will be responsible for providing evidence based care to our private patients.
The Chemotherapy Charge Nurse will manage a caseload of patients, providing assistance with scheduling, pre-treatment investigations, administration of treatment, monitoring as well as triage and follow up care. Offering information, expert advice and emotional support to patients undergoing treatment.
Additionally the Chemotherapy Charge Nurse will undertake managerial tasks and maintain excellent patient experience within the unit. Working collaboratively with the Oncologists and the wider MDT to ensure excellent high quality patient care is delivered effectively and efficiently and in line with national and trust guidelines.
The appointed candidate will be passionate and proactive in setting out and achieving a seamless pathway for patients in which patient experience is at the heart of decision making.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC Register
- Experienced in administering Intravenous fluids and medications
- Oncology Experience
- Chemotherapy/SACT experience
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Has attained or is working towards a 1st Degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within Multi speciality nursing
- Experience of working within Oncology
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Knowledge of NMC Code
Desirable
- Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn
- Knowledge of current NHS and social care issues
- Extensive knowledge of Oncology specialities
- Previous experience of nursing patients with
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Competent in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments.
- Organisation and management skills.
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
Desirable
- Manage of Central venous access devices
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint, Cerner and ChemoCare
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Strong commitment to work with cancer patients
- Calm, Reliable, Flexible
- Motivated, Punctual
- Professional Enthusiasm
Other requirements
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Good personal hygiene
- Good general health
- oAble to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values to Care, Excel and Innovate towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on part 1 of the NMC Register
- Experienced in administering Intravenous fluids and medications
- Oncology Experience
- Chemotherapy/SACT experience
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Has attained or is working towards a 1st Degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within Multi speciality nursing
- Experience of working within Oncology
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting, benchmarking and audit
- Knowledge of NMC Code
Desirable
- Ability to appraise staff or willingness to learn
- Knowledge of current NHS and social care issues
- Extensive knowledge of Oncology specialities
- Previous experience of nursing patients with
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Competent in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments.
- Organisation and management skills.
- Articulate with advanced written and oral communication skills
- Competency in medication administration including IV drugs
Desirable
- Manage of Central venous access devices
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees.
- Understanding of Microsoft office including Excel and PowerPoint, Cerner and ChemoCare
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Strong commitment to work with cancer patients
- Calm, Reliable, Flexible
- Motivated, Punctual
- Professional Enthusiasm
Other requirements
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Good personal hygiene
- Good general health
- oAble to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values to Care, Excel and Innovate towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services
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).
