Senior Staff Nurse - Trevor Howell Day Unit in London SW17 0QT inLondon SW17 0QT PUBLISHED MON 6 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Staff Nurse - Trevor Howell Day Unit
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Job summary
- We have an exciting opportunity for a SACT giver to join the Trevor Howell Day Unit team, to provide leadership to a team administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies & supportive treatments to day case oncology & lymphoma patients.
- In this role you will be a professional role model, leading and coordinating the nursing team.
- To be able to safely coordinate the unit and ensure that there are education and training opportunities for all staff.
Main duties of the job
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to develop leadership skills within the Trevor Howell Day Unit.
- The successful applicants will join a highly skilled specialist team that offer treatments including SACT and supportive therapies to patients with solid tumours as well as malignant haematological conditions.
- The candidate will have a recognised SACT course, have experience in administering SACT and have venepuncture/cannulation skills.
- Management experience is desirable but not necessary as training and support will be provided.
- The post holder will be expected to provide and maintain high standards of care to our patients, meeting trust values, be able to work autonomously as well as part of a cohesive team and demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to this group of patients.
- You will need to be able to work well under pressure and cope with conflicting demands.
- If you are looking to develop your managerial and leadership skills, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year
per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-7496248-GO-LP
Job locations
St George’s University Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy qualification
Desirable
- Proof of study at level 6/7 or prepared to undertake level 6/7 study
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Management of central venous access devices
- Evidence of leadership roles and skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Attended a clinical leadership programme
- Evidence of implementing a change into practice
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post registration experience, of which at least 1 year should be within the speciality
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Teaching and mentoring
- Evidence of audit or research project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy qualification
Desirable
- Proof of study at level 6/7 or prepared to undertake level 6/7 study
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Management of central venous access devices
- Evidence of leadership roles and skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of other staff
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Attended a clinical leadership programme
- Evidence of implementing a change into practice
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years post registration experience, of which at least 1 year should be within the speciality
- Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Teaching and mentoring
- Evidence of audit or research project
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George’s University Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsAoX6h7QZ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St George’s University Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsAoX6h7QZ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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Details
Date posted
06 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£46,419 to £55,046 a year
per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-7496248-GO-LP
Job locations
St George’s University Hospital
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Supporting documents
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