Staff Nurse - Shouldham Ward | The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Queen Elizabeth Hospital; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in King's Lynn is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Cancer Unit. The role involves delivering comprehensive care for cancer patients, administering treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their treatment journey. Ideal candidates should have a nursing degree, compassion, and the ability to advocate for patients. Join us in a supportive environment aimed at continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Community atmosphere

Recognition and rewards for staff

Qualifications

• Registered Nursing qualification and NMC registration.
• Experience in oncology nursing or related fields.
• Ability to administer chemotherapy and manage symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for cancer patients.
• Monitor and manage patient symptoms and treatment responses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Compassion

Evidence-based nursing

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Cancer Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialised oncology, Haematology and palliative service, providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. Our unit delivers a wide range of inpatient cancer services, supporting patients through chemotherapy, immunotherapy, symptom management, and palliative care. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering holistic nursing care, supporting patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients admitted to the inpatient cancer unit. Carry out comprehensive patient assessments, plan and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes in line with individual needs.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, and supportive treatments safely, in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Monitor patients for side effects, complications, and treatment responses, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Deliver effective symptom management and supportive care, including pain control, nutrition, and psychological support.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (oncologists, palliative care specialists, pharmacists, dietitians, physiotherapists, and others) to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.
• Provide education, advice, and emotional support to patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clear documentation in line with professional and organisational standards.
• Actively contribute to the development of the unit, supporting service improvements and quality initiatives.
• Participate in training, supervision, and continuing professional development to enhance oncology knowledge and clinical skills.
• Promote a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment, adhering to infection prevention and health & safety policies.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate holistic nursing care for patients with cancer. Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive treatments in accordance with policies and competency frameworks.
• Monitor and manage oncological emergencies (e.g., neutropenic sepsis, spinal cord compression, tumour lysis syndrome).
• Provide safe blood product administration and venous access device care. Deliver high standards of infection prevention and control.
• Manage complex symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, and breathlessness. Support patients requiring palliative and end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Communication & Support: Provide education, information, and emotional support to patients and families, promoting shared decision-making. Work collaboratively with oncologists, palliative care teams, allied health professionals, and specialist nurses to ensure seamless care. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring care is respectful, compassionate, and person-centred.
• Professional & Leadership: Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation in line with NMC and Trust standards. Supervise and support junior staff, students, and healthcare support workers. Actively contribute to clinical governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives. Participate in mandatory training and specialist oncology education to maintain and develop competence. Promote a culture of learning, quality, and safety within the unit.
• Service & Team Contribution: Support the delivery of key quality indicators, including patient experience, safety, and outcomes. Take responsibility for delegated ward management tasks in the absence of senior staff. Contribute to the development of policies, protocols, and innovations in cancer nursing practice.

Interview information

• Please note that online interviews will not be available for this vacancy. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview.

About The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and TeamQEH

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.