Staff Nurse - Beatson Cancer Treatment Helpline - Acute Oncology Assessment Unit B5

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This dynamic and fast‑paced unit provides unscheduled care to patients with oncological or haematological malignancies who become acutely unwell either while attending outpatient or day‑case treatment areas, or following referral from home via the Cancer Treatment Helpline (CTH). The AOAU operates under a nurse‑led model of care, supported by a team of experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs). The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centred care within the unit, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to assess, manage, and support patients requiring urgent oncology input.

Where clinically appropriate, patients are managed as day cases and discharged home, ensuring timely and effective care. The post holder will work within the nursing and multi‑professional team to ensure a high standard of care to patients in the AOAU and to patients and staff calling the Beatson Cancer Treatment Helpline. Competently perform the necessary communication and technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this patient group.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Acute Oncology Assessment Unit (AOAU) at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
• There are two positions available in post.
• The Beatson has one full‑time position (37hrs) and one part‑time position (18.5).
• Please outline which post you are applying for in your application.
• The shift pattern for these posts is Monday – Friday with flexible working patterns.
• Please note the salary is pro rata for part‑time hours.

• Contribute to the operational responsibilities of the Beatson Cancer Treatment Helpline which includes telephone assessment of patients calling with acute toxicities of treatment, and signposting for onward assessment / treatment, some of which will be in AOAU and include clinical management of the patients.
• To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
• Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
• Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) legislation, policy, guidelines and procedures.
• Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well‑being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
• Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
• Complete clinical appraisal of pre‑registration nurses.
• Participate in performance appraisal in line with policy.
• Demonstrate own professional development.
• Support the implementation of research and clinical audit where appropriate.
• Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
• Ensure effective day‑to‑day management of other resources including stores, supplies, pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.
• In conjunction with the ANPs/NPs ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster / sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank agency.
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.

• First Level Registered Nurse.
• Excellent communication and organisational…