Registered Nurse

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Chemotherapy Day Unit and Day Treatment Unit. You will deliver safe, compassionate care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic therapies.

You will assess and plan care, administer treatments, manage venous access, educate patients and families, and contribute to nursing audits and professional development in line with NMC requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration.
• Experience in chemotherapy/oncology nursing is desirable.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy and other systemic therapies.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care and monitor during treatment.
• Administer chemotherapy and manage venous access devices with competency.

Skills

NMC Registration

Chemotherapy care

Patient care

Job description

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse

The closing date is 24 November 2026

To provide safe, compassionate, high-quality, patient-centred care to patients attending the Chemotherapy Day Unit and Day Treatment Unit for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive treatments, infusions, injections and other prescribed medical therapies. The post holder will support patients throughout their treatment journey, ensuring their physical, psychological and emotional needs are met while maintaining the highest standards of clinical safety and professional practice.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job responsibilities

More detail about the role

The post holder will work as a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the Chemotherapy Day Unit, providing safe, effective and compassionate care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer treatments. They will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised patient care, monitoring patients throughout treatment and recognising and escalating any signs of clinical deterioration or treatment-related complications, including neutropenic sepsis, anaphylaxis and extravasation. The role involves administering chemotherapy and supportive treatments following appropriate training and competency assessment, managing venous access devices, undertaking venepuncture and cannulation, and providing advice and education to patients and their families regarding treatment, side effects and symptom management. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate clinical documentation, adhere to infection prevention, medication safety and cytotoxic handling procedures, and ensure patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality. They will also contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, support student nurses and junior colleagues, and maintain their professional development in line with NMC requirements and Trust policies.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Keely Sheehan, Unit manager on [e-mail]

This is a fixed term contract until 14/12/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

General Requirements

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

185-2112-14587

Job locations

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust