Band 5 Staff Nurse

Job Title:
Staff Nurse - Band 5

Department:
Oncology Inpatients

Contract:
Permanent, Full time (37.5 hours per week, rotational days, nights and weekends)

Salary:
£40,491 - £46,015 (depending on experience)

Location:
Duchess of Devonshire Wing, The London Clinic, Marylebone

About Us:

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest and most established independent charitable hospitals, located in the heart of Marylebone. Founded in 1932, we have a long-standing reputation for delivering clinical excellence and personalised care.

Our Duchess of Devonshire Wing is a purpose-built centre dedicated to cancer services. It provides state-of-the-art facilities, private en-suite rooms and a calm, modern environment in which to deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), symptom management and supportive care. Working alongside leading consultants and a skilled multidisciplinary team, we deliver complex oncology and haematology treatments within a supportive and compassionate setting.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Oncology Inpatient team within the Duchess of Devonshire Wing. This is an opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care within one of the UK's most respected independent hospitals.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will care for adult oncology inpatients receiving a range of treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and palliative care. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, individualised care that meets the complex needs of patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment
• Monitor and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects
• Contribute to the assessment, planning and evaluation of care plans
• Work under supervision of SACT-trained nurses and progress towards achieving SACT competency
• Support patients and families with empathy, professionalism and clear communication
• Maintain the highest standards of infection prevention and control
• Participate in audits, reflective practice, and quality improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Previous experience within an acute oncology or surgical ward environment is essential
• Competent in IV administration or willingness to complete training
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A strong interest in oncology and commitment to continued learning and professional development

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development with clear pathways and access to further education.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about delivering specialist care and want to make a real difference to patients' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as this advert will close once sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you.