Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy Service

NHS; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in England is seeking enthusiastic registered nurses to join their Cancer Nursing Team in the Chemotherapy Day Unit. The position primarily based in Dewsbury requires candidates to also work at Pontefract Hospital. Full and part-time roles are available, focusing on delivering high-quality clinical care in Oncology and Haematology. Candidates must be IT literate and able to communicate effectively. Benefits include access to NHS pension, generous holiday, and support services.

Benefits

NHS pension plan

Generous holiday allowance

Employee health and wellbeing services

Onsite nurseries

Qualifications

• Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
• Experience in managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a nursing culture open to change and new concepts.
• Participate in the development and delivery of care philosophy.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the Trust.

Skills

IT literacy

Good listening skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic registered nurses to join the Cancer Nursing Team within our busy Chemotherapy Day Unit. Our Day Units are located at both Dewsbury and Pontefract Hospitals. Whilst these specific vacancies are based primarily at our Dewsbury site, successful candidates must be willing to travel and work across both locations as operational needs require. We have full and part time vacancies available for dedicated registered nurses to provide outstanding clinical care for patients within the pathway for Oncology and Haematology. The successful candidates will work within an established, friendly team to deliver a high quality, safe and effective Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) Service, ensuring an exceptional patient experience. A SACT competency (UKONS Passport), previous experience within Oncology, Haematology, or SACT service would be advantageous but not essential, as full education and ongoing support to acquire the passport will be provided once in post. You must be IT literate to navigate our various clinical systems, and are able to communicate well. Please apply without delay as we may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations. This will be achieved by: Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff. Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team. Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships. Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment. Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives. Participating in the individual performance review process. Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate. Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards. Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work‑life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer‑friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Contact information

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About the role

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse

Experience

• Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice
• Experience in managing own caseload

Qualifications

• Please click apply now to view the full person specification (there is no obligation to apply).

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.