Bank Chemotherapy NurseNHS

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Chemotherapy Nurse to join our Cancer Services team at The London Clinic, working across our Oncology Inpatients (Level 1), Oncology Chemotherapy Day Stay (Level 3) and Haematology & Stem Cell Transplant (Level 4) units in the Duchess of Devonshire Wing. We are offering a competitive hourly rate.

Main duties of the job

As a bank chemotherapy nurse, you will deliver expert, compassionate care to patients with a broad range of oncology and haematological diagnoses, including the safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy. Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle while gaining experience across inpatient, day care and stem cell transplant settings. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, maintaining the highest standards of patient-centred care.

Job description

To provide high-quality oncology and haemato-oncology nursing care across our cancer floors, according to your competencies. This includes:

• Safely administering systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments via peripheral and central venous access devices, in line with Clinic protocols and national standards.
• Assessing, planning and delivering individualised, holistic care, supporting patients, families and carers through complex treatment pathways.
• Monitoring and managing treatment-related toxicities and symptoms, and caring for CVADs.
• Recognising and responding to oncological and haematological emergencies, using the UKONS triage tool to assess and escalate acute oncology presentations.
• Delivering compassionate end of life care on our inpatient ward, and co-ordinated ambulatory SACT on our chemotherapy day unit.
• Caring for patients with haematological conditions and those undergoing stem cell transplantation, including GVHD monitoring, stem cell return and blood transfusion (where competent).
• Maintaining accurate nursing records on Meditech and Mosaiq.
• Working under the direction of the Nurse in Charge and alongside consultants, CNSs, pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Adhering to The London Clinic's policies, including Infection Prevention & Control, COSHH (cytotoxic handling), Health & Safety and Information Governance

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."