Job summary
The haematology service at UCH has 98 inpatient acute haematology/BMT beds across two sites - Grafton Way Building and University College Hospital.
We would expect you to be an enthusiastic and highly motivated cancer nurse wishing to develop management and leadership skills in a dynamic and genuinely supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
We are a nurse led service at the cutting edge of nursing developments. Our wards are nurse led and are supported by a nursing infrastructure including a dedicated nursing central venous access team, nursing chemotherapy team and a nursing educational team. Not only does this provide our ward nurses with opportunities to develop quickly, it gives them the time to care properly for patients. Our nursing ward ratios are on average 1 nurse to 3 or 4 patients. T16North is a 16 bedded ward where you will have the opportunity to look after haematology patients with undergoing different types of treatments, including chemotherapy, CAR-T and stem cell transplant
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:
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.
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
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Successful completion of at least one Haematology specific course at level 6-, or 4-years clinical cancer experience
- Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Attained BSc qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in this speciality
Personal & people development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updates Portfolio
- Demonstrates and awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
People Management
Essential
- Able to take charge of the ward in absence of senior staff
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Successful completion of at least one Haematology specific course at level 6-, or 4-years clinical cancer experience
- Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Attained BSc qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience at Band 6 level (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in this speciality
Personal & people development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updates Portfolio
- Demonstrates and awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Reflective in practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
People Management
Essential
- Able to take charge of the ward in absence of senior staff
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
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
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
1 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6AS
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
