Staff Nurse

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cheltenham is seeking highly motivated and compassionate nurses to join their Oncology department. Candidates must have experience in acute settings and possess competencies in cannulation and chemotherapy administration. The role involves managing complex chemotherapy drugs while ensuring effective communication with patients and staff. Successful applicants will benefit from ongoing training and a supportive work environment with flexible hours and health initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Access to on-site nurseries

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have experience in an acute setting.
• Competent in cannulation, venepuncture, and central venous catheter access.
• Experience of administering chemotherapy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle difficult situations and individuals.
• Manage cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs and associated risks.
• Work effectively under pressure.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Education

Recognised chemotherapy administration qualification

Appropriate experience in an acute setting

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate nurses with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver outstanding treatment and care to our patients. Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to ensure effective communication for both patients and staff.

You must have appropriate experience in an acute setting and ideally be competent to perform cannulation, venepuncture and access central venous catheters. Experience of administering chemotherapy and a recognised chemotherapy administration qualification is essential. Our Oncology department has a dedicated Practice Development Team that provides support and training for nursing staff; you will receive a full induction prior to commencing your new exciting post and on‑going support with your career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with difficult situations/people
• Responsibility to deal with the complex nature of cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs and associated risks
• Ability to work under pressure and effective time management

Essential Requirements

• Appropriate experience in an acute setting
• Competent cannulation, venepuncture and central venous catheter access skills
• Experience of administering chemotherapy
• Recognised chemotherapy administration qualification

About Gloucestershire Hospitals

At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we provide high‑quality acute, elective and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital. With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, we bring together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care we deliver.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on‑site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

Application Note

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.