Sister/ Charge Nurse - Oncology inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 20 MAY 2024

As our new Sister / Charge Nurse youll be responsible for leading a team of experienced SACT nurses in providing safe, holistic and individualised patient care.
Job summary

Were looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Triage team at Leaders In Oncology Care, one of our specialist cancer treatment centres, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC and proud recipient of The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for our commitment to patient wellbeing and privacy. Our Triage team provides 24/7 access to nursing advice and care and are a vital part of the holistic service we offer, ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment - whenever they need it.

With access to ground breaking treatments currently not licenced on the NHS and our own on-site lab and chemotherapy production unit you'll have all the tools you need to deliver truly exceptional levels of care for your patients in a modern, vibrant setting.

You'll also have much more autonomy day to day. Our clinical teams are very nurse led so you'll have more control over assessment and treatment decisions while having the support you need to develop your career, whether that is through regular development sessions from external speakers or one of our many funded courses, including masters level qualifications.

Main duties of the job

As our new Sister / Charge Nurse youll be responsible for leading a team of experienced SACT nurses in providing safe, holistic and individualised patient care. Youll use your in-depth knowledge and expertise to identify potential emergencies and work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team to effectively manage patients during their treatment, including caring for patients who need an intervention following a triage call. Its a varied role, youll never know what each call will bring, but you can leave each day knowing you are part of a team dedicated to supporting people through one of the most difficult periods in their lives.In addition, you will have responsibility of a team to support with development and performance appraisal.

About us

HCA Healthcare has been providing healthcare for more than 50 years. It began with a small hospital, in Nashville, U.S. In 1995 we entered the UK healthcare market, and have since built a world-class network of over 30 facilities in London and Manchester, with our latest venture, The Harborne Hospital, opening in Birmingham January 2024. Were the leading independent healthcare provider in CQC ratings, with 90% of our hospitals having been rated as Outstanding or Good by the CQC and reinvest 85% of our profits back into our business, helping create a healthier tomorrow.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will receive and manage urgent telephone enquires outside of normal working hours from patients known to LOC who are receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT). The post holder will be required to undertake assessment of patients health needs, with the aid of UKONS triage tool and in compliance with clinical guidelines.

You will arrange medical review, admission or follow up as an appropriate outcome to your assessment.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that patients and carers receive the level of service that conforms to LOC vision, aspiration and values.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will receive and manage urgent telephone enquires outside of normal working hours from patients known to LOC who are receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT). The post holder will be required to undertake assessment of patients health needs, with the aid of UKONS triage tool and in compliance with clinical guidelines.

You will arrange medical review, admission or follow up as an appropriate outcome to your assessment.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that patients and carers receive the level of service that conforms to LOC vision, aspiration and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A current NMC Nurse registration
  • Post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment passport/experience of administering SACT
  • Experience in UKONS Triage Tool
  • Experience in managing oncological emergencies
Desirable

  • Previous experience of leading and managing a team
  • Experience in service development
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • A current NMC Nurse registration
  • Post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment passport/experience of administering SACT
  • Experience in UKONS Triage Tool
  • Experience in managing oncological emergencies
Desirable

  • Previous experience of leading and managing a team
  • Experience in service development
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
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK
Address

Leaders In Oncology Care

95-97 Harley Street

London

W1G 6AF

Employer's website
Job summary

Were looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Triage team at Leaders In Oncology Care, one of our specialist cancer treatment centres, currently rated Outstanding by the CQC and proud recipient of The Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for our commitment to patient wellbeing and privacy. Our Triage team provides 24/7 access to nursing advice and care and are a vital part of the holistic service we offer, ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment - whenever they need it.

With access to ground breaking treatments currently not licenced on the NHS and our own on-site lab and chemotherapy production unit you'll have all the tools you need to deliver truly exceptional levels of care for your patients in a modern, vibrant setting.

You'll also have much more autonomy day to day. Our clinical teams are very nurse led so you'll have more control over assessment and treatment decisions while having the support you need to develop your career, whether that is through regular development sessions from external speakers or one of our many funded courses, including masters level qualifications.

Main duties of the job

As our new Sister / Charge Nurse youll be responsible for leading a team of experienced SACT nurses in providing safe, holistic and individualised patient care. Youll use your in-depth knowledge and expertise to identify potential emergencies and work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team to effectively manage patients during their treatment, including caring for patients who need an intervention following a triage call. Its a varied role, youll never know what each call will bring, but you can leave each day knowing you are part of a team dedicated to supporting people through one of the most difficult periods in their lives.In addition, you will have responsibility of a team to support with development and performance appraisal.

About us

HCA Healthcare has been providing healthcare for more than 50 years. It began with a small hospital, in Nashville, U.S. In 1995 we entered the UK healthcare market, and have since built a world-class network of over 30 facilities in London and Manchester, with our latest venture, The Harborne Hospital, opening in Birmingham January 2024. Were the leading independent healthcare provider in CQC ratings, with 90% of our hospitals having been rated as Outstanding or Good by the CQC and reinvest 85% of our profits back into our business, helping create a healthier tomorrow.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will receive and manage urgent telephone enquires outside of normal working hours from patients known to LOC who are receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT). The post holder will be required to undertake assessment of patients health needs, with the aid of UKONS triage tool and in compliance with clinical guidelines.

You will arrange medical review, admission or follow up as an appropriate outcome to your assessment.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that patients and carers receive the level of service that conforms to LOC vision, aspiration and values.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will receive and manage urgent telephone enquires outside of normal working hours from patients known to LOC who are receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT). The post holder will be required to undertake assessment of patients health needs, with the aid of UKONS triage tool and in compliance with clinical guidelines.

You will arrange medical review, admission or follow up as an appropriate outcome to your assessment.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that patients and carers receive the level of service that conforms to LOC vision, aspiration and values.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A current NMC Nurse registration
  • Post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment passport/experience of administering SACT
  • Experience in UKONS Triage Tool
  • Experience in managing oncological emergencies
Desirable

  • Previous experience of leading and managing a team
  • Experience in service development
Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

  • A current NMC Nurse registration
  • Post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment passport/experience of administering SACT
  • Experience in UKONS Triage Tool
  • Experience in managing oncological emergencies
Desirable

  • Previous experience of leading and managing a team
  • Experience in service development
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
UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

HCA Healthcare UK
Address

Leaders In Oncology Care

95-97 Harley Street

London

W1G 6AF

Employer's website


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