Job Description

As a Registered Nurse you will support the modern matron in the everyday running of the cancer and oncology outpatient department. The role will involve developing junior staff and assisting the modern matron in developing current and new services, as well as, acting as the co-ordinator of care and managing the unit.



Strong, professional leadership qualities are needed at this level. It is critical to the quality of care, staff morale, and the learning environment.

You will adhere to NMC Code of Practice at all times and ensure ward compliance with and application of hospital policies and procedures.

Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of Governance systems in the ward/department relating to Risk Management, Health and Safety and Controls Assurance.

To work within Oncology/haematology; supporting clinicians and clinical nurse specialist with the running of clinics

Assessing patients undergoing anti cancer treatments and radiotherapy; and working with the acute oncology service.



Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.



Co-ordinating the team, in providing a high standard of care to the patients, including, administering curative/palliative treatment, symptom control, palliative and end of life care. Ensuring patients and relatives are cared for in a holistic way.



Assisting matrons and ADON's in developing and maintaining policies, guidelines and standard operating procedures incorporating evidence-based best practice.



Co-ordinating the team within the Oncology outpatients department, to manage patients that need to be admitted, providing safe care, nursing assessments and assessments of patients undergoing anticancer treatment.



Co-ordinating the nursing team in the administration of oral systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in an outpatient setting, to our patients, supporting both patient and relative.



Participate in research and clinical audits.



At all times act within current Southend Hospital NHS Trust Policies and Guidelines of Clinical Practice and the NMC code of conduct



Assist the matrons in managing the team in the department adhering to Human Resource policies and practices.



Attend meetings, which are informative and relevant to the directorate



Maintaining high standards of safe and effective care and discharge of patients during and following recovery periods.



Management of the staff within the Oncology Outpatients. Managing the staff rosters and appraisals.



Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.



Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.



For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.



We look forward to your application.