Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Oncology and Palliative Care Directorate for a band 5 Registered Nurse (Oncology Day Unit) based in 6 West here at Charing Cross Hospital. Do you fancy a change and an excellent opportunity in Cancer Care?
You will need to be an experienced nurse, energetic and flexible in your approach to work. This is a great opportunity for a confident committed nurse who is driven by challenges and demonstrates personal resilience working in a fast moving and changing care environment.
If you think you have what it takes to join a forward thinking, innovative team committed to the delivery of high quality care then we want to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients that is compassionate and caring.
To assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate them without supervision.
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.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration (Adult Nursing)
- Degree level study
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification applicable to cancer care. e.g. Chemotherapy/SACT
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working at band 5 level
- Experience of mentoring staff and teaching and education of others.
Desirable
- Experience in administration of SACT.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of speciality
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate NMC registration (Adult Nursing)
- Degree level study
- Mentorship/Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification applicable to cancer care. e.g. Chemotherapy/SACT
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience working at band 5 level
- Experience of mentoring staff and teaching and education of others.
Desirable
- Experience in administration of SACT.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Teaching
- Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
- Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
- Competency in medication
- Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
- Awareness of current developments in nursing
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of speciality
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).
