Oncology Day Unit Nurse: Lead, Mentor & Chemotherapy

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Horsham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Staff Nurse for the Oncology Day Unit at Wansbeck General Hospital. The post involves delivering high-quality, holistic cancer care within a dedicated team.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with cancer experience, capable of administering chemotherapy under supervision and supporting patients and carers throughout treatment. A focus on collaboration and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in cancer care.
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent (expected to be completed within 18 months).
• Willing to undertake N59 training (Completion within 12 months).
• Teaching certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the existing team in safe delivery of holistic care for day case cancer patients.
• Provide high standards of evidence-based, patient-centred nursing care.
• Administer cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs and supportive care as trained.
• Demonstrate inclusive leadership to promote learning and quality improvement within the team.

Skills

Cancer nursing

Mentorship

Coaching

Quality improvement

Education

Nursing Registration

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a full-time Staff Nurse for the Oncology Day Unit at Wansbeck General Hospital. The post involves delivering high-quality, holistic cancer care within a dedicated team.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with cancer experience, capable of administering chemotherapy under supervision and supporting patients and carers throughout treatment. A focus on collaboration and leadership is essential.