About this role
Job summary
A25 is an 18 bedded ward for oncology patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy side effects. We are responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centred care to individuals with cancer, ensuring safe and effective management of their treatment, symptoms and supportive care needs while working as part of a multidisciplinary oncology team.
Interview: 14th August
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to oncology patients. Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care. Administer medications and treatments safely. Monitor patients' condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Manage symptoms and provide emotional support to patients and families. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Support discharge planning and patient education. Adhere to infection control, safety, and professional standards.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to oncology patients. Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care. Administer medications and treatments safely. Monitor patients' condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Manage symptoms and provide emotional support to patients and families. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team. Support discharge planning and patient education. Adhere to infection control, safety, and professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration
Desirable
Oncology experience
Experience Essential
Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills Essential
Basic IT Skills Demonstrate the ability to recognise the deteriorating patient Non-IV and IV administration Ability to work well under pressure Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge
Desirable
Venepuncture and cannulation ECG Recording Catheterisation End of life care experience Chemotherapy trained Acute oncology assessment skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)