Triage Oncology Sister/Charge Nurse

Triage Oncology Sister/Charge Nurse.

We’re 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 CQCworking in a leading Oncology Private Hospital.

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.

Contract: 37.5 hours per week

Salary is competitive, negotiable with an offer of a £5000 welcome bonus to join us.

As our new Sister / Charge Nurse you’ll be responsible for leading a team of experienced SACT nurses in providing safe, holistic and individualised patient care. You’ll 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.

Role and Responsibilities:

• work as part of the Triage team providing 24 hour access to advice, support, care and treatment for our patients.
• You will be part of a small team providing advice and care using the UKONS Telephone Triage Toolkit.
• You will answer calls, assess patients and provide advice over the phone while also providing care for existing patients on the unit.
• You will 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.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes:

• 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 oncology emergencies
• Wide and evidence-based knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments e.g. chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy etc and the known and lesser known side effects of these.
• Previous experience of leading and managing a team
• Experience in service development
• Assessment and Triage skills
• Exceptional Communication skills.

If you are interested in the above role please contact Bev Gordon at JS3 recruitment.

If you are responding directly to this position, please attach your current CV and inform us of your current remuneration

Should you know anyone who may be seeking an exciting opportunity to work as a Senior staff Nurse in Oncology/triage and is London based then JS3 offer a excellent referral scheme.