Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 4 Nurse Associate to join our Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Unit on 2 North A at the Royal Free Hospital.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist nurse-led oncology service that delivers high-quality, safe and personalised care to patients receiving complex SACT treatments.
The post holder will support the delivery of high-standard patient care, working alongside experienced SACT nurses, pharmacists, consultants, clinical trial teams and wider MDT colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Provide compassionate, safe and effective care to patients receiving SACT. Support registered SACT nurses in patient preparation, monitoring and post-treatment care. Contribute to maintaining safety standards, including escalation of concerns and early recognition of deterioration. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Participate in quality improvement, patient experience initiatives and service development. Uphold Trust values and contribute to a positive team culture
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Associate qualification
- Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development
- Post qualification in relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality
- Demonstrates sound knowledge of infection control standards
- Awareness of current professional nursing issues
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
- Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Ability to supervise registered and unregistered staff
- Ability to work well within a team
- Knowledge of risk management
- Ability to lead change and service improvement
- Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements
- To maintain a safe clinical environment conducive to patient care
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
Desirable
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Enthusiastic and assertive
- Adaptable to change
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Ability to work rotating shifts
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 01 July 2026
