Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced nurse to join our Chemotherapy team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. We are looking for committed individuals with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, who have a genuine interest in working with oncology and haematology to join our team. We are dedicated to training and developing our staff in their chosen field.
The successful applicant should have experience caring for patients and their families with a cancer diagnosis. Competence in the administration of SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) is desirable but not required - there would be an expectation that the successful applicant will complete the Guy's Cancer Academy SACT course in September intake.
The successful candidate will be expected to work the current shift pattern of four 9.5 hour shifts per week, current working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00 Guy's site and 08:30-18:30 Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup site. The candidate would be also be rostered for several late shifts per month. We are currently closed weekends though do cover bank holidays.
Please contact us to discuss the job role. Informal visits are highly encouraged and can be facilitated at both sites.
Closing Date: 27th April 2025
Interview Date: 1st May 2025
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job involves assessing patients undergoing cancer treatment, managing unwell patients and completing toxicity reviews. Working within a fast paced environment within the MDT to provide excellent holistic care for patients.
Educating patients and families around self-care, toxicities and supportive therapies. Becoming competent with the administration of SACT treatment and the administration of supportive therapies including via intravenous, sub-cutaneous and oral routes.
Successful candidates will be required to complete the SACT module with Guy's Academy - please speak to us further about this.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
Liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
Carry out those activities necessary to conduct a comprehensive assessment of a persons nursing requirements.
Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
Liaise with inter-hospital departments/personnel
Attend and participate in ward meetings and help promote new ideas and methods and assist in their implementation.
Attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences to benefit patient care.
Please see attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Able to manage difficult situations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) competent
Person Specification
Values and Behaviour
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- An understanding of Audit and Research Based Nursing Practice
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate programmes of care
- Able to manage difficult situations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the relevant area
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
Desirable
- Previous experience in other nursing fields
Education/Qualification
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) competent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
