27 Oct
The London Clinic
London
Job description
Details
Sister / Charge Nurse Acute Oncology Service
Vacancy type
Experienced
Contract type
Permanent
Area of specialism
Nursing
Role type
Nursing
Summary of role
Sister / Charge Nurse Acute Oncology Service
We have an exciting opportunity for a Sister / Charge Nurse (Band 6) to join our Acute Oncology Service, being responsible for co-ordination of the delivery of a comprehensive Acute Oncology Service here at The London Clinic.
We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £42,756 - £52,248 per annum.
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK’s largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London’s medical community around Harley Street.
We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care.
We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services.
The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of We go further , We work as one and We personalise care.
The Duchess of Devonshire Wing is The London Clinic’s dedicated cancer centre which comprises of 8 floors, including state-of-the-art radiotherapy & chemotherapy suites as well as 47 dedicated patient bedrooms.
With the latest advances in surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, we treat an extensive range of cancers.
Job Profile
The Acute Oncology Service (AOS) Sister / Charge nurse will act as the clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-professional team, patients and carers.
The post holder will act as the nurse advisor to all patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACTs) and follow up treatment for the conditions relating to SACTs.
Provision of specialist support to provide excellent AOS clinical standards in cancer education and training across the hospital to facilitate safe and effective treatment of patients undergoing SACTs.
The key function of the AOS sister / charge nurse is the co-ordination of the delivery of a comprehensive Acute Oncology Service.
- Responsibilities will also include;
- Work collaboratively with the AOS CNS using expert knowledge and skills to deliver AOS services across organisational, professional and geographical boundaries.
- Support the development of nursing practice,
working in collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary team and be the key link between other interfacing specialities.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge in the principles of SACT and management of their side-effects across multiple tumour sites, ensuring optimal standards of patient care.
- Undertake a key role in enabling the Clinic to meet both its strategic and national targets, and will be responsible for policy developments and implementation.
- Substantive direct patient care, role modelling, mentorship, supervision and education and facilitation of others to equip nurses for role expansion.
Skills & Experience
- RGN with valid NMC registration. Considerable post registration experience in an acute hospital setting with haematology and oncology setting.
- Cancer experience in SACT
- Post registration course within the Oncology specialism
- Strong evidence of clinical leadership qualities, including team working and team building skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; active listening, negotiation, assertiveness, negotiation, decision making, social awareness with the ability to network internally and externally.
The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process.
Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.
The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
- We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups;
▶️ Sister/Charge Nurse – Acute Oncology Service
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