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Band 8a Lead Nurse Cancer Immunotherapy

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 22, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • London

Requirements

  • The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification.

Responsibilities

  • The post holder would work with the lead consultant, sometimes with external parties to further the late effects service, contribute to the planning of network education events and work collaboratively with the acute oncology team to establish and improve ambulatory pathways.
  • The post holder will be required to work with clinical, operational, information and administrative staff across all levels of seniority within the acute Trust.
  • The Lead Nurse for Cancer Immunotherapy will support and develop the rapidly growing service we provide to patients receiving immunotherapy regimens for all cancers, at the Royal Free Hospital sites, which will include provision of nurse led immunotherapy and associated toxicity clinics.
  • The post will incorporate the dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research.

FAQs

What is the duration of the contract for this position?

The contract is for 12 months to provide maternity cover.

What qualifications are required for the Lead Nurse position?

Candidates should have experience in looking after and supporting patients receiving immunotherapy treatment for cancer, along with the relevant nursing qualifications and professional registration.

Will the Lead Nurse work independently or as part of a team?

The Lead Nurse will work collaboratively with the lead consultant, the acute oncology team, and various clinical, operational, and administrative staff across all levels within the acute Trust.

What types of services will the Lead Nurse be involved in?

The Lead Nurse will be involved in providing nurse-led immunotherapy and associated toxicity clinics, as well as supporting the immunotherapy toxicity MDT.

Is there a focus on education and training in this role?

Yes, the role incorporates dimensions of education, leadership, management, and research, including planning network education events.

How does the Trust support equality and diversity in employment?

The Trust values equality and diversity and is committed to ensuring all job applicants, employees, and clients are treated fairly and valued equally, regardless of various factors such as race, gender, age, and more.

Who can I contact for more information about the job?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Kerry Guile, Consultant Nurse SACT, at kerry.guile1@nhs.net or call 02077940500.

What types of cancer patients does the service support?

The service supports patients receiving immunotherapy regimens for all types of cancers.

Are there opportunities for research in this role?

Yes, the role incorporates the dimension of research, allowing the post holder to engage in related activities.

What are the main responsibilities of the Lead Nurse?

The main responsibilities include supporting and developing the immunotherapy service, providing clinical care, leading nurse-led clinics, and collaborating with various teams to improve patient pathways.

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Delivering world class expertise at Barnet, Chase Farm and the Royal Free hospitals. We represent the NHS at its best.

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Today, the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust runs three London hospitals; Barnet Hospital in north London, Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. Barnet Hospital and Chase Farm Hospital became part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust on 1 July 2014. Last year our highly skilled healthcare teams provided treatment and care for over a million patients and achieved some of the best clinical outcomes in England. Our mortality rates have been the best among England's hospital trusts for many years. Our goal is to continue excelling and to be in the top 10 per cent in the UK for clinical research, scientific medical research and teaching outcomes. We provide a wide range of routine and specialist health services and we aim to deliver world class healthcare to our patients. To do so, we combine world class expertise with leading healthcare that is local, patient-focused and friendly.