Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-6257
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse (adult or paediatric registrant).
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join our teenage cancer unit, caring for young people aged 13-19 years old.
You must be an experienced band 5 or band 6 nurse (paediatric or adult) with haematology/oncology experience. You will have the opportunity to share and develop knowledge and skills in caring for a range of solid tumours and haematology cancers. You will care for patients undergoing a range of treatments including bone marrow transplant, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
You will be required to demonstrate experience and skills in this area and have leadership, development and organisation skills in order to coordinate safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group.
Our unit is committed to the care of young people going through a difficult time in their lives; we work closely with the Teenage Cancer Trust ensuring we treat the young person and not just the cancer. The unit has a group of dedicated nurses who aim to make the unit a pleasant environment.
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. Administering medicartions (including chemotherapy) as per prescription and protocols.
Responsible for the safe custody of medication, including checking and administration.
Help manage staffing across your own ward but also the division and offer support as and when needed.
Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.
Work with (and educate) more junior members of the team (as well as student nurses) to promote excellent standards of practise.
Working for our organisation
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:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Quality
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of clinical governance, e.g. risk management, audit and quality
Personal and People Development
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated portfolio and is able to lead staff reviews and appraisal
- Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
- Demonstrates a good understanding of professional boundaries with colleagues, patients and their families, recognising the complexities of caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Accredited mentorship course or willing to undertake
- Relevant accredited clinical course (oncology/haematology 30 credits OR equivalent)
- BSc or working towards
Desirable criteria
- NVQ assessor
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 2 years’ experience in this specialty
- Proficient in chemotherapy administration and advanced IV administration skills or working towards
Communication
Essential criteria
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tacy Clarke
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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