Job summary
We are looking for individuals who are dynamic, committed and have extensive knowledge, experience and skills to deliver SACT treatment to patients in North London with a cancer diagnoses.

We currently treat patients with solid and haemato-oncology cancers. If you are a registered nurse band 5 or band 6 who have completed your SACT training want flexibility and support the team to deliver SACT treatment we would like to invite you to apply for this post to support the team in delivering compassionate, care to this group of patients.

we are a busy 16-chair unit, and we are looking for individuals to support to continually improve our service.

We will expect you to be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of a group of patients in a team setting, providing safe, effective, evidence-based care with opportunities to self develop and have access to training opportunities.

Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate you have leadership qualities with the ability to communicate clearly in a dynamic setting, support the unit in maintain a dedicated nursing team and have the desire to work within an Oncology, Haematology day unit setting,

About us
"The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/"

Person Specification
Education

• Evidence of post-registration education/qualification relevant to specialty
• Mentorship qualification
• Completion of recognized SACT course or UKONS SACT passport
• First level registration
• First level degree in nursing or working towards

Trust Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Experience

• Significant post registration experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of experience in conducting quality audits
• Experience in the administration of cytotoxic therapy Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
• Evidence of skills in managing junior staff
• Good knowledge of hematological and oncological disorders
• Experience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
• Working within an Oncology setting.
• An understanding of nursing issues in relation to nursing patient with cancer.

Skills and aptitudes

• Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
• Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
• Able to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
• Able to solve problems, prioritize and to work to deadlines

Personal qualities

• Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
• Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
• Diplomatic and calm
• Adaptable to change

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).
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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).