Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a committed, dynamic, and motivated individual with a passion for Acute Oncology to join our dedicated and cohesive team.

About the Role:
As an Acute Oncology Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role within the multidisciplinary Acute Oncology Team, working closely with healthcare colleagues to provide high-quality emergency care to cancer patients. This includes:
•    Coordinating the Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (OSDEC) Unit, triaging referrals, admitting patients, and organising investigations.
•    Assessing patients and providing specialist oncology nursing care, including managing treatment complications, administering medication and fluids, and performing nursing procedures.
•    Triaging oncology and hematology patients through the Oncology Treatment Hotline, ensuring timely advice and intervention.
•    Working closely with the Emergency Department, Chemotherapy Day Unit, Radiotherapy, St. Luke’s Outpatient Clinic, and inpatient wards to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.
•    Leading service improvements, participating in audits, research, and education, and ensuring adherence to national guidelines and Cancer Alliance protocols.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a nurse with:
•    Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently and proactively.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring holistic support for patients and carers.
•    A keen interest in developing and improving Acute Oncology Services.
•    The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide timely, patient-centered care.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist skills in Acute Oncology while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about oncology nursing and thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.