SC225769 - Staff Nurse, Ward 114, Oncology

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in Scotland seeks a full-time Staff Nurse for Ward 114 in Oncology. The role involves providing specialized care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and holistic treatment. Candidates should be willing to work 12-hour shifts and take part in change management within a busy unit. An oncology background is helpful but training is available. A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is offered for successful candidates.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Desirable to have oncology experience but not essential.
• Willingness to undertake a chemotherapy module is required.
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts including night duty.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard person-centered care to individuals.
• Contribute to the busy oncology inpatient service.
• Deliver chemotherapy and holistic patient care.

Skills

Oncology Experience

Person-Centered Care

Change Management

Job description

Overview

Staff Nurse Ward 114 — Inpatient Oncology — 37 hour fixed-term post (14 months; hours may be negotiable).

We have a vacancy for a full-time Staff Nurse in Ward 114 Oncology Inpatients. We provide highly specialised care for patients with a range of oncological conditions. The care is varied, busy and highly rewarding with patients receiving chemotherapy, supportive and holistic care and acutely unwell unscheduled care. The Anchor Unit is sociable, fast moving and progressive; actively supporting and promoting nurse led activities, development and further study; offering excellent opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Work 12 hour shifts and be willing to work day and night duty.
• Provide a high standard of person-centred care to individuals and be forward thinking with regards to change management.
• Contribute to a busy oncology inpatient service with chemotherapy delivery and holistic care.

Qualifications and requirements

• Oncology/oncology experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must be willing to undertake a chemotherapy module if not currently on the SACT register; training, funding and support provided.
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 available for successful candidates.

Selection process and dates

Interviews will be held in person at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on 29 October 2025.

How to apply and additional information

For an informal discussion or visit please contact SCN Leanne Duffy at 01224 552438.

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Location and about NHS Grampian

If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering. NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. We strive to ensure a positive culture based on our NHS and Social Care values.