Registered Nurse - Combined Day Unit (Chemotherapy)

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Job summary

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Combined Day Unit (Chemotherapy) at Royal Derby Hospital, with cross-site working across RDH, QHB and FNCH. This 12-month secondment provides exposure to systematic anti-cancer treatments for Haematology and Oncology patients, with ongoing professional development and opportunities.

You will deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care, align with local and national policies, and

Qualifications

• Band 5 Registered Nurse with patient care experience.
• Experience with chemotherapy or oncology care is advantageous.
• Willingness to work across sites and adapt to service changes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care in the CDU.
• Support the Nursing Team to improve the outpatient experience.
• Contribute to the delivery of anti-cancer treatments and patient care across Haematology and Oncology services.

Skills

Band 5 Nurse

Chemotherapy

Job description

Registered Nurse - Combined Day Unit (Chemotherapy)

Company:

Company: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.

We currently have a chemotherapy Band 5 nurse post available within our chemotherapy departments for a 12 month secondment.

This year, our Cancer Business Unit has undergone significant investment to support the next stage of the workforce plan. These roles are part of a number of new roles the Trust are recruiting to in order to deliver outstanding care to our cancer patients and shape the future of our Cancer Services.

Would you like to become a highly skilled Chemotherapy Nurse? If so, you will be on the path of career-long learning that offers great challenges, rewards and professional growth within our chemotherapy units.

Due to expansion within the service, this post is cross site working and you may be asked to work at RDH, QHB or FNCH. However, due to the clinical demand this role will start with a base at the Combined Day Unit (CDU) at the Royal Derby Hospital.

The role is responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality, effective, and compassionate nursing care. This will be in line with local, Trust wide and national policies, procedures, values and behaviours.

You will be a compassionate and highly motivated Nurse with a drive to support the Nursing Team to improve the Outpatient experience and be part of the ever evolving and exciting speciality of cancer care.

The Combined Day Unit has gone through significant positive change with further exciting changes to come. This is a busy unit which delivers systematic anti-cancer treatments for Haematology and Oncology patients, supportive therapies and blood product administration. The cross site working would be essential due to the expansion of the service.

We currently have an opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our innovative and forward thinking team. If you have the drive, enthusiasm and compassion to develop your skills and knowledge, then we could be exactly what you are looking for.

Experience within either speciality is preferable but not essential, as support and guidance will be provided.

Closing date of applications: 1 November 2026

Interview date: 13 November 2026

This position is offered as a secondment. Accordingly, you are required to consult with your manager and obtain approvalpriorto submitting your application.

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust