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Band 5 Staff Nurse SACT Units

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8JL Posted 2 November 2026 Apply by 16 November 2026
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Salary for this role£36,943 – £44,900 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit at Chase Farm Hospital. The unit provides specialist care and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) to patients with haematological and oncological conditions in a busy outpatient setting comprising 16 treatment chairs and 2 side rooms. The successful candidate will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients receiving a range of cancer treatments. The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care, administering SACT and supportive treatments following appropriate training and competency assessment, and contributing to the smooth daily operation of the unit. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient safety, and a passion for delivering outstanding cancer care.

Main duties of the job

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients attending the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), blood products and supportive treatments in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance following competency assessment. Undertake venepuncture, cannulation and management of central venous access devices. Monitor patients during treatment, recognising and responding promptly to complications and treatment-related toxicities. Provide holistic support, education and advice to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records. Participate in patient safety initiatives, audits, quality improvement projects and service development activities. Support junior staff, students and healthcare support workers through teaching, supervision and role modelling. Work collaboratively with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacy teams, allied health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the 16-chair day unit and 2 side-room treatment area.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8384410

Job locations

Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway

Enfield, Middlesex

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting in cancer care
  • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
  • Experience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement
  • Good knowledge of haematological and oncological disorders

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • Ability to plan and prioritise workload
  • Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
  • Access and care of central lines
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
  • ble to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Education and professional qualification

Essential

  • First level registration
  • Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
  • Post qualification in relevant speciality

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

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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 Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital

The Ridgeway

Enfield, Middlesex

EN2 8JL

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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