Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Nurse to join our dedicated oncology nursing team in the Oncology Outpatients Clinics at Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital.

The Oncology Outpatient Clinics see a wide variety of patients with different types of cancer. This includes gastrointestinal (upper and lower), breast, hepato-pancreatico-biliary, endocrine, gynaecological, lung, brain, urological malignancies and GTD.

In this pivotal role, you will deliver expert, patient-centred care to patients, ensuring the highest standards of practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and Trust guidelines.

This role includes supporting the smooth running of the clinics and undertaking specialist nursing procedures such as post surgery wound care, administration of injections and working in the phlebotomy room undertaking venepuncture, cannulation and CVAD care.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about oncology care and has an interest in Outpatient Nursing. They should be enthusiastic, hardworking, kind and compassionate and should be able to work well independently and as part of a team.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The post will cover both Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital Oncology Outpatient Clinics.

Please contact Daniel Ponce (Unit Manager) on 0203 311 1227/ 0203 313 4529 or email daniel.ponce@nhs.net for an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

• Should be flexible to work across two sites - Charing Cross Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital
• To develop the specialist skills and knowledge required within the nursing oncology field
• To ensure effective operational management of outpatient clinics, ensuring standards are monitored and maintained/improved.
• To respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives, including audits and risk management.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience.

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 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

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Qualification or experience in teaching and assessing.

Experience
Essential

• Sufficient post registration nursing experience required to be able to perform the role

Desirable

• Previous experience in outpatients area

Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential

• Ability to practice within the scope of the NMC Code
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Competency in medication administration

Desirable

• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of speciality
• Experience in CVAD care

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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.