About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at The Royal Surrey Cancer Centre, Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a committed, dynamic, and motivated individual with a passion for Acute Oncology to join our dedicated and cohesive team.
About the Role
As an Acute Oncology Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a pivotal role within the multidisciplinary Acute Oncology Team, working closely with healthcare colleagues to provide high-quality emergency care to cancer patients. This includes:o Coordinating the Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (OSDEC) Unit, triaging referrals, admitting patients, and organising investigations.o Assessing patients and providing specialist oncology nursing care, including managing treatment complications, administering medication and fluids, and performing nursing procedures.o Triaging oncology and hematology patients through the Oncology Treatment Hotline, ensuring timely advice and intervention.o Working closely with the Emergency Department, Chemotherapy Day Unit, Radiotherapy, St. Luke's Outpatient Clinic, and inpatient wards to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.o Leading service improvements, participating in audits, research, and education, and ensuring adherence to national guidelines and Cancer Alliance protocols.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a nurse with:o Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently and proactively.o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring holistic support for patients and carers.o A keen interest in developing and improving Acute Oncology Services.o The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide timely, patient-centered care. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist skills in Acute Oncology while making a meaningful impact on patient care. If you are passionate about oncology nursing and thrive in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key function of the Acute Oncology Sister/Charge Nurse is to work alongside the Acute Oncology Team (AOT) to coordinate and deliver a comprehensive Acute Oncology Service (AOS) within the Trust. This role ensures the provision of high-quality, timely care to oncology patients while maintaining clear communication with multidisciplinary teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1ST level registered Nurse with current registration
- 1st degree (health related)
- Relevant post registered qualifications in cancer/ Acute / emergency care
- Teaching qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Clinical Examination Module at Level 3/4 or willing to work towards
- Advanced communication training
- Psychological support, training at level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience at within an acute cancer/ emergency care or palliative care setting
- Demonstrates development of advanced clinical skills in managing complex care situations
- Wide range of experience in providing multi-disciplinary education within the specialist field (s)
- Practical experience of participating in change / developing practice ,project management
- Experience of undertaking and applying research, audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda
- Recent experience within primary and secondary care environments
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)