
Job overview
The Macmillan Unit (Ward G1) is a 12 bedded inpatient ward, a chemotherapy day unit, a mobile cancer care unit and a busy patient clinic department. We specialise in the care and treatment of patients with oncological and haematological conditions through all stages of their illness. We provide staff with many opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills, including Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), supported by our senior nursing team and by working closely with the multidisciplinary team, including site specific Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Acute Oncology Service.
Main duties of the job
Staff Nurses are responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care. They are expected to take delegated responsibility in a given shift for a group of patients. With experience, they may be expected to take charge of the ward/department regularly in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- • Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- • Committed to delivering a high quality service
Skills and abilities
Essential
- • Excellent organisational skills and time management
Desirable
- • Oncology/Haematology Experience
- • IV Drug Administration
- • Venepuncture
- • Cannulation
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- • NMC Registration/Newly Qualified
- • RGN Degree / Diploma
- • Recent previous acute experience within the NHS
- • Evidence of ongoing professional development
- • Willingness to work towards SACT passport
Desirable
- • SACT passport
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - G1 with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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