Senior Staff Nurse – Oncology
The closing date is 25 May 2026
We are seeking highly motivated and experienced cancer nurses to join our Oncology inpatient ward team at UCLH. We are looking for professionals who are dedicated and have excellent communication skills. You will be welcomed into our large oncology multi-disciplinary team.
We look for innovative cancer nurses with the ability to problem solve, demonstrate leadership, and be motivated to support the ward sisters in clinical audit and research as well as role modelling and supporting junior team members and students.
At UCLH we provide highly specialised cancer care, for oncology patients with a wide range of solid tumours. We are one of two cancer centres in London offering specialised care to sarcoma patients and are supported with specialist staff to provide training with palliative and end of life care.
The Oncology inpatient service has 52 beds across T13 and T16, and a Cancer Assessment Unit that provides rapid access assessment and treatment for Oncology patients.
Main duties of the job
Our inpatient unit includes 3 oncology wards with a total of 54 beds, which provide a variety of treatments including:
- Cytotoxic chemotherapy
- Trial treatments
- Biological therapies
- Radiotherapy
- Brachytherapy
- Radioisotope treatment
- Palliative care including complex symptom management and end of life care
We also have a Cancer Assessment Unit providing same day rapid assessment and treatment to Oncology patients. The Cancer Assessment Unit operates between Monday and Friday 08.00 – 20.00.
Benefits
We aim to provide a service which is tailored to the individuals’ needs as well as ensuring our staff are supported through regular clinical supervision time, flexible working, educational programmes and ongoing professional development.
The area actively supports nurse‑led activities and research and offers genuine opportunities for professional and personal development. Funding is available for diploma and degree pathways within the speciality, alongside in‑house ward‑based teaching sessions and an internal rotational programme is offered.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Successful completion of at least one Oncology specific course at level 6, or 2 years clinical cancer experience
- Teaching/mentorship qualification or equivalent
- Attained BSc qualification.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years clinical experience at Band 5 with at least 12 months relevant clinical cancer experience
- Chemotherapy competent, advanced IV administration skills
- Evidence of developing expertise in clinical practice relevant to oncology
- Able to problem solve, utilising resources available.
Skills and Abilities Personal & People Development
- Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
- Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
- Awareness of the actual / potential emotional impact of working with oncology patients on self and others
Quality and Service Improvement
- Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality
- Demonstrates understanding of audit and quality issues, and demonstrates ability to participate in risk management.
- Demonstrates ability to innovate / change practice
- Willing to work on established nursing information system relevant to post
Communication
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of / ability to work as part of a team.
- Able to act as a patient advocate
Values
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS
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