Staff Nurse (Band 5) -Oak Cancer Centre

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our pioneering Ambulatory Inpatient Service (AMBIN) at the Oak Cancer Centre. AMBIN is a specialist nurse-led service delivering complex cancer treatments and supportive care to patients in the community, enabling them to remain at home or in designated accommodation whilst maintaining 24-hour access to specialist hospital support.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of ambulatory cancer care, supporting patients receiving complex systemic anti-cancer therapies, stem cell transplant pathways, cellular therapies and advanced supportive treatments that traditionally required inpatient admission. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering personalised, high-quality care closer to home while contributing to the ongoing development of one of the UK's leading ambulatory cancer services.

Main duties of the job

Established in 2011 within the Haemato-Oncology Service, AMBIN was developed to safely deliver complex treatments outside the traditional inpatient setting. The service now supports:

• Ambulatory administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT)
• Stem cell transplant conditioning pathways
• Cellular therapies including CAR-T patient pathways
• Donor Lymphocyte Infusions (DLI)
• BiTE therapies and associated follow-up care
• Ambulatory infusion device treatments delivered at home
• Early supported discharge and ongoing monitoring
• Seven-day specialist nursing care with 24-hour patient access to support

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients with haematological and oncological conditions.
• Administer and monitor complex SACT and supportive therapies following competency-based training.
• Manage patients receiving ambulatory infusion therapies and home-based treatment pathways.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
• Work closely with consultants, advanced practitioners, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients with haematological and oncological conditions.
• Administer and monitor complex SACT and supportive therapies following competency-based training.
• Manage patients receiving ambulatory infusion therapies and home-based treatment pathways.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
• Work closely with consultants, advanced practitioners, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

Desirable

• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

Desirable

• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

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