Senior Staff Nurse - Systematic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
Band 6
Main area: Cancer
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 213-NUR-DH-6616039
Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: King's College Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 Per annum including High Cost Area
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/09/2024 23:59
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will join our growing dynamic nurse led team to deliver for patients with oncological, haematological and non-malignant disease. You should have experience in haematology and/or oncology and have experience in delivering systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) and you will be able to develop your skills as a team leader.
King's College NHS Foundation has two Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) sites working closely together, Denmark Hill (DH) and Princess Royal University Hospital (Chartwell) this post is based at Denmark Hill.
The post holder will play a key role in developing nursing expertise in delivering of systematic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) to improve experience of local population for both malignant and non-malignant conditions.
Main duties of the job
- Provide and deliver expert systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) within the trust.
- Deliver innovative nurse-led SACT service, working closely with nurse practitioners to run clinics for patients receiving home delivery or self-administration of SACT.
- Support patients and their families, providing clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment.
- Deliver and assist in the development of evidence-based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
- Advocate for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to patients receiving chemotherapy and their relatives.
- Manage case load and ensure safe chemotherapy delivery in accordance with national and trust guidance on SACT.
- Take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Unit Manager/Nurse in Charge/Head of Department.
- Assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the unit complement.
- Act as a clinical resource within the unit and across the Care Group as necessary.
- Serve as a positive role model to junior staff members.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
- 1st level Registered General Nurse
- Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
- Completion of a recognised SACT course and/or completed UKONS SACT Passport
- Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
Experience and Skills
- Demonstrable clinical expertise relevant to the area.
- Previous experience in SACT administration.
- Strong communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions.
- Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results.
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- All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
- Due to a high volume of applications, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. It is therefore recommended that you apply promptly.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. Everyone’s contribution is required to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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