Chemotherapy Staff Nurse

Integrated Care System; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nuneaton seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Dorothea Chemotherapy Unit. The role involves leading nursing teams, delivering specialized care to oncology patients, and administering chemotherapy. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of experience and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

On-site nursery

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Subsidised restaurant

Generous parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years Band 5 experience.
• Experience with Oncology/Haematology patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Lead a nursing team and maintain high standards of care.
• Administer cytotoxic chemotherapy and manage patient care.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

IV administration

Enthusiastic and motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Cannulation & venipuncture

Education

RGN

Willing to work towards a post grad qualification

Job description

Closing date: 12th August 2025

Interview Date: 5th September 2025

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

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We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on the Dorothea Chemotherapy Unit. Chemotherapy experience desirable but not essential.

You will have a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a high level of communication skills, as you act as the interface between patients and other healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients.
• Takes charge of the Day Unit as delegated by the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse for a specified period of time.
• Act as a Team Leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and learner nurses in the team.
• Assist the Lead Chemotherapy Nurses in the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
• Responsible for the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

Excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

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Job responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon sound evidence base.
• To have appropriate skills in the care of the Haematology or Oncology patient to include:o Insertion of peripheral cannulao Venipunctureo Venesectiono Management of central venous access devices with appropriate advice, teaching, assessment of patients or other health care professionals in the delivery of careo Checking and administration of cytotoxic drugs and other supportive treatments
• Counselling patients offering psychological and physiological support of problems and side effects during treatment and thereafter.o Administration of blood productso Preparing patients and equipment for procedureso Monitoring patients for signs of adverse reactions, sensitivity, compatibility of drugsand/ or investigationso Order and collate results of blood tests appropriate to management of treatment.
• Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social, and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
• Ensuring patients receive appropriate written information for their investigation, condition, diagnosis.
• Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
• Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
• Undertakes a prime role in the psychological and compassionate care of patients, their relatives and team members in meeting their respective needs.
• Contributes towards effective running of the unit.
• Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
• Maintains a good standard of communication and interpersonal relationships with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience
• Working with Oncology/Haematology patients
• Advanced communication skills
• N59 or equivalent

Qualifications and Professional Training

• RGN
• Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality

Skills and Abilities

• IV administration
• Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others
• Ability to have positive working relationships
• Good health record
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Evidence based practice
• Cannulation & venapuncture
• Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum pro rata