Staff Nurse - Oncology Day Care

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Oncology Day Care in Poole. This position is part-time requiring two days a week and focuses on delivering systemic anti-cancer treatments. Candidates must have one year of post-registration experience and relevant qualifications, including NMC registration. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care. Flexible working days are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience in a relevant clinical area.
• Knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and acute oncology emergencies.
• Ability to perform cannulation and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver systemic anti-cancer treatments.
• Maintain high standards of care for patients and their families.
• Work with all members of the MDT.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Flexibility/Adaptability

Decision making skills

Education

Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)

Recognised Oncology/Haematology course

Tools

Hickman and PICC lines

Job description

Staff Nurse - Oncology Day Care

The closing date is 28 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Oncology/Haematology department within Poole Hospital's Dorset Cancer Centre, covering the Dorset area.

The post will involve working within the Oncology/Haematology Day Care, delivering systemic anti-cancer treatments.

We are looking for a flexible, motivated band 5 to join our team. This role is for two days per week (8am-6pm). Flexible working days is preferred. It is essential to be organised, and have the ability to manage your own work load.

This role requires one year post NMC registration experience in order to undertake the required SACT training.

The post holder must be able to maintain and facilitate a high standard of care for patients and their family or carers, while working with all members of the MDT and supporting the senior team.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: 8th January 2026

Main duties of the job

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About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
• Recognised Oncology/Haematology course

Knowledge

• Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area
• Knowledge of systemic anti-cancer Treatments and the administration of these or a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of acute oncology Emergencies, care and treatment
• Care of patient receiving radiotherapy
• Care of immuno-compromised patient

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience
• Administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy or (willingness to learn)
• Acute Oncology including Oncology/Haematology emergencies or (willingness to learn)
• Previous care of oncology patients

Other

• Cannulation and phlebotomy
• Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non-verbal
• Flexibility/Adaptability to be able to work across the Directorate as required to meet patient needs
• Intravenous administration of drugs
• Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical
• Recognised cytotoxic systemic anticancer treatment course
• Ability to manage resources
• Use of Hickman and PICC lines

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust