Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our team in the Teenage and Young Adult Daycare and Ambulatory Care Unit.
You must be a band 6 nurse (paediatric or adult) with at least 2 years of oncology experience. You must also be proficient in chemotherapy administration. You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in caring for teenagers and young adults with a wide range of oncology and haematology conditions in a day care and ambulatory care setting.
Working within this very rewarding environment will enhance your own professional development and at UCLH we are committed to providing education opportunities for nurses at every level. As well as first-class facilities, you'll benefit from the support of a visible management team and a dedicated team of Clinical Practice Facilitators, excellent career and educational development opportunities and study leave.
Main duties of the job
The unit is made up of Ambulatory care, Daycare chemotherapy, supportive care and twice weekly sedated intrathecal lists.
The successful candidate will; work across all units assessing patients for and delivery systemic anti-cancer therapy, providing supportive care in both outpatient and ambulating settings and provide holistic patient centred care.
You will be required to demonstrate experience and skills in this area and have leadership, development and organisation skills to co-ordinate safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group. You will also be required to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of delivering care to this patient group in an age-appropriate setting and have a desire to work with teenagers and young adults.
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:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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.
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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 - 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 third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- oAccredited mentorship course or willing to undertake
- oRelevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology 30 credits OR equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 2 years' experience in this specialty
- oProficient in administration of systemic anti cancer therapies
- oProficient in advanced IV administration skills or working towards.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working a multidisciplinary team
- oEvidence of experience of managing ward/department in the absence of senior nursing staff
Desirable
- oExperience of participating in the appraisels of junior members of the team
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- oCommunicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oDemonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated portfolio
- oReflective in Practice
- oDemonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- oBeing familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- oCompleting all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- oIncluding infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- oTaking 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.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns/weekend working
- oDemonstrates commitment to the care of teenagers and young adults with cancer
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- oAccredited mentorship course or willing to undertake
- oRelevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology 30 credits OR equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- oAt least 2 years' experience in this specialty
- oProficient in administration of systemic anti cancer therapies
- oProficient in advanced IV administration skills or working towards.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working a multidisciplinary team
- oEvidence of experience of managing ward/department in the absence of senior nursing staff
Desirable
- oExperience of participating in the appraisels of junior members of the team
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- oCommunicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oDemonstrates evidence of professional development, maintains updated portfolio
- oReflective in Practice
- oDemonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- oBeing familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- oCompleting all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- oIncluding infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- oTaking 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.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oFlexible approach to shift patterns/weekend working
- oDemonstrates commitment to the care of teenagers and young adults with cancer
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Day-Care and Ambulatory Unit, Macmillan Cancer Centre/UCLH
Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6AG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
