Registered Nurse (Edward Jenner), Band 5

Job overview

Registered Nurse (Edward Jenner), Band 5 Part time (15 hours a week)

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to learn new skills?

Do you want to increase your knowledge base?

If so, then read on…

We are looking to recruit an experienced band 5 nurse to work in the Edward Jenner Unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

Edward Jenner Unit is a busy day care unit based at Gloucester Royal Hospital.  It is open Monday – Friday between 08:00- 19:00.

We provide care and treatment for  Haematology patients and deliver a range of treatments including;

Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), immunoglobulins & blood products

Procedures such as venesection and bone marrow biopsy

SACT outpatient clinic reviews

CVC line care & patient support.

We are a friendly, supportive, caring team that thrive on delivering patient centred compassionate care to our Haematology and Immunology patients.  So, if you’re looking for a new opportunity then Edward Jenner Unit can offer you this!

Expected Interview Date: 05/06/2026

Main duties of the job

You will receive a comprehensive induction with our dedicated Practice Development team. You will then be supported to achieve all your clinical competencies to enable you to work independently within the unit.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver all therapies required by our patients. If you don’t already possess these skills then we will provide you with the training and opportunity to succeed in this role including the opportunity to complete the SACT module (APPS which is accredited by the University of  Gloucestershire).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated compassionate registered nurse that has excellent communication and people skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will ideally have been qualified for appropriate  years, and have some experience of Haematology / Oncology patient care & treatment, and be working towards to specialist course relevant to Oncology /Haematology.

If you haven’t then don’t panic, please still get in touch so we can show you around the dept and introduce the specialty to you.

You will need to have;

- Excellent IT skills

- Enhanced clinical skills including, administration of IV drugs, cannulation & phlebotomy.

- Be able to care for PICC lines and CVC’s.

- Demonstrate the ability to assess a patient’s condition & implement appropriate care.

- Communicate effectively, especially where patient’s ability to do so is compromised.

- Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate.