Band 8a Lead Nurse Cancer Immunotherapy

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is experienced in looking after and supporting patients receiving immunotherapy treatment for cancer to provide maternity cover for 12 months.

We have an established but rapidly growing service we provide to patients receiving immunotherapy regimens for all cancers, at the Royal Free Hospital sites, which includes an immunotherapy toxicity MDT, on treatment and toxicity clinics. 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 successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification., 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.

The Trust values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep under review our policies and procedures to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in the Trust are recognised. The Trust aims to ensure that all job applicants, employees or clients are treated fairly and valued equally regardless of sex, marital status, domestic circumstances, age, race, colour, disablement, ethnic or national origin, social background or employment status, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual's ability to meet the requirements for the job.