Join to apply for the Chemotherapy Staff Nurse role at Forma Graphics
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Chemotherapy Staff Nurse role at Forma Graphics
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 12th August 2025
* This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
Job Summary
Chemotherapy Staff Nurse- Dorothea
22.5 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 12th August 2025
Interview Date: 5th September 2025
* This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community - get in touch to find out more
#JoinTeamEliot
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on the Dorothea Chemotherapy Unit. Chemotherapy experience desirable but not essential.
You will have a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a high level of communication skills, as you act as the interface between patients and other healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
* Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients.
* Takes charge of the Day Unit as delegated by the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse for a specified period of time.
* Act as a Team Leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and learner nurses in the team.
* Assist the Lead Chemotherapy Nurses in the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
* Responsible for the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy
About Us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:
Effective open communication
Excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme
Details
Date posted
05 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
230-35077091-MED-E1
Job locations
George Eliot Hospital
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon sound evidence base.
* To have appropriate skills in the care of the Haematology or Oncology patient to include: Insertion of peripheral cannulao Venipunctureo, Venesection, Management of central venous access devices with appropriate advice, teaching, assessment of patients or other health care professionals in the delivery of care and checking and administration of cytotoxic drugs and other supportive treatments
* Counselling patients offering psychological and physiological support of problems and side effects during treatment and thereafter.
* Administration of blood products
* Preparing patients and equipment for procedures
* Monitoring patients for signs of adverse reactions, sensitivity, compatibility of drugs and/ or investigations
* Order and collate results of blood tests appropriate to management of treatment.
* Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social, and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
* Ensuring patients receive appropriate written information for their investigation, condition, diagnosis.
* Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
* Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
* Undertakes a prime role in the psychological and compassionate care of patients, their relatives and team members in meeting their respective needs.
* Contributes towards effective running of the unit.
* Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
* Maintains a good standard of communication and interpersonal relationships with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon sound evidence base.
* To have appropriate skills in the care of the Haematology or Oncology patient to include: Insertion of peripheral cannulao Venipunctureo, Venesection, Management of central venous access devices with appropriate advice, teaching, assessment of patients or other health care professionals in the delivery of care and checking and administration of cytotoxic drugs and other supportive treatments
* Counselling patients offering psychological and physiological support of problems and side effects during treatment and thereafter.
* Administration of blood products
* Preparing patients and equipment for procedures
* Monitoring patients for signs of adverse reactions, sensitivity, compatibility of drugs and/ or investigations
* Order and collate results of blood tests appropriate to management of treatment.
* Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social, and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
* Ensuring patients receive appropriate written information for their investigation, condition, diagnosis.
* Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
* Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
* Undertakes a prime role in the psychological and compassionate care of patients, their relatives and team members in meeting their respective needs.
* Contributes towards effective running of the unit.
* Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust policies recognising ones own abilities and limitations.
* Maintains a good standard of communication and interpersonal relationships with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience
Desirable
* Working with Oncology/Haematology patients
* Advanced communication skills
* N59 or equivalent
Essential
Qualifications and Professional Training
* RGN
* Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality
Essential
Skills and Abilities
* IV administration
* Excellent communication skills
* Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others
* Ability to have positive working relationships
* Good health record
* Leadership skills
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure
* Evidence based practice
Desirable
* Cannulation & venapuncture
Personal qualities
Essential
* Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.
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).
Additional information
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
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
George Eliot Hospital
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Employer's website
http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address
George Eliot Hospital
College Street
Nuneaton
CV10 7DJ
Employer's website
http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
LNKD1_UKTJ
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forma Graphics by 2x
Get notified about new Registered Nurse jobs in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom.
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Belbroughton, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Community Staff Nurse, Newport Central West Team
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Coventry, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Bloxwich, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Registered Nurse / Paramedic - School Immunisations Walsall
Walsall, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Walsall, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Specialist Clinical Research Nurse/ Research Officer
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Brierley Hill, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Coventry, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Registered Nurse / Paramedic - School Immunisations Wolverhampton
Walsall, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr