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

Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in King's Lynn seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse for their Inpatient Cancer Unit. The role involves providing high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Responsibilities include administering chemotherapy, monitoring patients, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should be registered nurses with relevant experience and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification essential.
• Experience in oncology or relevant nursing preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cancer patients.
• Administer treatments and monitor patient reactions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.
• Support patients and families emotionally and practically.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Evidence-based nursing

Chemotherapy administration

Symptom management

Holistic care approach

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

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.

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

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.

About the Organization

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re building a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and are carrying out significant digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record (EPR) replacing paper-based records from 2026 to improve 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 uphold values of kindness, wellness and fairness, pursue continuous quality improvement, and offer recognised learning and apprenticeships. We value our 4,000 staff and volunteers and have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards with modern education facilities and a supportive team environment.

Patient Care & Clinical Duties

• 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025