Barts Health NHS Trust rCOpOZd
Opportunity to work in a reputable NHS Trust known for its commitment to high standards of patient care and safety.
Part-time hours offer a good work-life balance, allowing for flexibility and personal time.
Access to ongoing training, education, and personal development programs, enhancing professional skills and career growth.
Experience in a multidisciplinary team, promoting collaborative and holistic approaches to patient care.
Role includes mentorship and teaching opportunities, contributing to the development of nursing staff and improving the quality of care.
Direct involvement in coordinating patient care, which enhances organizational and leadership skills.
The role of Sister / Charge Nurse at Barts Health NHS Trust in London involves working part-time (19 hours per week) as a vital member of the Chemotherapy & Day Care team within the Woodlands Day Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital. The position requires at least three years of relevant nursing experience at Band 5 or above, including chemotherapy administration, cannulation, and venepuncture, along with a relevant post-registration qualification. The post holder will provide comprehensive patient care, act as a professional role model and mentor, and coordinate treatment logistics, ensuring efficient delivery of care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
The unit treats patients with hematology conditions and oncology, offering various therapies, and operates primarily on Thursdays and Fridays. Barts Health is committed to high standards of patient safety, creating an inclusive environment, and supporting staff development. The organisation is on a journey to improve services and foster a culture of excellence, with a focus on compassionate care and professional growth for its employees.
The unit treats patients with hematology conditions and oncology, offering various therapies, and operates primarily on Thursdays and Fridays. Barts Health is committed to high standards of patient safety, creating an inclusive environment, and supporting staff development. The organisation is on a journey to improve services and foster a culture of excellence, with a focus on compassionate care and professional growth for its employees.
Chemotherapy Nurse
Band 6
Part time position 19 hours per week
Are you a highly motivated individual who would like to be part of the Chemotherapy & Day Care team at Whipps Cross?
An opportunity has arisen in the Woodlands Day Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital.
The Day unit treats patients with malignant and non-malignant haematology conditions and offer supportive treatments to a wider group of Oncology patients .
Treatments include Intravenous and Oral Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments ,Blood products ,hormone injections ,CVC line care , IV Infusions .
You will be working as part of the Multi disciplinary team and have good communication and organisational skills in order to coordinate the safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group.
You should have at least three years relevant experience at Band 5 or above. This must include experience of chemotherapy administration, cannulation and venepuncture .
You should also hold a relevant post registration qualification, for example a Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology Course.
Our nurses work 4x shifts per week -(4 x 9.5 hr shifts).The unit is open Monday Tuesday, closed Wednesday and open Thursday ,Friday.
This is a part time post ,2 days per week working on a Thursday and Friday.
For the right candidate we will offer support, training and education through personal development programmes and our links with the Cancer centre at St Bartholomews Hospital
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.
As a proficient practitioner in SACT care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.
He/she also takes charge of the Day Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility. The post holder will be asked to perform the Nurse coordinator at times – coordinating all the prescriptions, blood tests and confirmations in advance, so that treatment production /dispensary occurs in a timely manner.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: sarah hewitt Job title: senior sister Email address:
Band 6
Part time position 19 hours per week
Are you a highly motivated individual who would like to be part of the Chemotherapy & Day Care team at Whipps Cross?
An opportunity has arisen in the Woodlands Day Unit at Whipps Cross Hospital.
The Day unit treats patients with malignant and non-malignant haematology conditions and offer supportive treatments to a wider group of Oncology patients .
Treatments include Intravenous and Oral Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments ,Blood products ,hormone injections ,CVC line care , IV Infusions .
You will be working as part of the Multi disciplinary team and have good communication and organisational skills in order to coordinate the safe efficient delivery of care to this patient group.
You should have at least three years relevant experience at Band 5 or above. This must include experience of chemotherapy administration, cannulation and venepuncture .
You should also hold a relevant post registration qualification, for example a Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haematology Course.
Our nurses work 4x shifts per week -(4 x 9.5 hr shifts).The unit is open Monday Tuesday, closed Wednesday and open Thursday ,Friday.
This is a part time post ,2 days per week working on a Thursday and Friday.
For the right candidate we will offer support, training and education through personal development programmes and our links with the Cancer centre at St Bartholomews Hospital
To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter-professional team.
As a proficient practitioner in SACT care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non-nursing staff.
He/she also takes charge of the Day Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility. The post holder will be asked to perform the Nurse coordinator at times – coordinating all the prescriptions, blood tests and confirmations in advance, so that treatment production /dispensary occurs in a timely manner.
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: sarah hewitt Job title: senior sister Email address:
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