Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) at St. Luke’s 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 You:

We are seeking a nurse with:

• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently and proactively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring holistic support for patients and carers.
• A keen interest in developing and improving Acute Oncology Services.
• 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.

Main duties of the job

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:

·       Coordinating the Oncology Same Day Emergency Care (OSDEC) Unit, triaging referrals, admitting patients, and organising investigations.

·       Assessing patients and providing specialist oncology nursing care, including managing treatment complications, administering medication and fluids, and performing nursing procedures.

·       Triaging oncology and hematology patients through the Oncology Treatment Hotline, ensuring timely advice and intervention.

·       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.

·       Leading service improvements, participating in audits, research, and education, and ensuring adherence to national guidelines and Cancer Alliance protocols.

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.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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