Registered Nurse - Oncology

Nhs Professionals Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

NHS Blue Light Card discount

Flexible bank shifts

Support line 24/7

Training & development

Job summary

NHS Professionals is recruiting an Oncology Registered Nurse for the Trusts in England. This Bank role offers flexible shifts and opportunities to gain experience across wards and areas while developing professionally.

Key responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medicines, and clear communication with the care team. UK NMC registration and oncology ward experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months paid experience in an oncology ward within the last 2 years.
• Must comply with NMC professional registration and keep up to date with nursing practices.
• Current UK nursing registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate clinical observations of patients and escalate concerns as needed.
• Administer and safeguard medicines according to Trust policy.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the healthcare team, mindful of barriers to understanding.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

NMC Pin / Nursing registration

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Oncology

The closing date is 24 September 2026

Job summary

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Main duties of the job

What you'll be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate clinical observations of patients; escalating concerns as appropriate
• To be aware of the safe policy and procedures for using subcutaneous and intravenous devices and usage of enteral feeding tubes
• To communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the healthcare team, while being mindful of possible barriers to understanding
• To have responsibility for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression

access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance

flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access

over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Band: Band 5

Salary: £16 to £26 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: M0042-26-0140

Job locations: Wonford Hospital, Wonford Rd, Exeter, EX2 4EQ

Date posted: 06 March 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Pay Rates: £16.53 - £26.45

Job Title: Registered Nurse- Oncology

Trust: Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust

Location: Wonford Hospital, Exeter

Shift pattern: Flexible

About the Trust

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. 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 for 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 (EX31 4JB) and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford) (EX2 5DW). 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 hospitals are both renowned for their research, innovation and links to universities.

Why might this job interest you?

Being a Oncology nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add:

• Assessing and monitoring patient conditions
• Checking symptoms and vital signs and arranging diagnostic tests
• Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations
• Working as an effective team member and promoting team and interdisciplinary relationships

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

• A minimum of 6 months paid experience within an oncology ward environment within the last 3 years
• Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

• Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 6-months experience working as a Oncology Nurse in an NHS hospital setting in the past 2-years Previous experience working within Oncology
• IV Therapy Trained Be a Qualified Nurse with NMC Pin and no restrictions

Desirable

• SACT Trained

Qualifications

Essential

• All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of
• Statement of NMC Registration
• Degree /Diploma in Nursing

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).