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This role is suitable for Band 5 applications who has at least 1 year experience within the NHS and ideally in an Oncology or Day Unit environment. Please do not apply if you are a student or newly qualified.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oncology team.
- To work as a part of a specialist team of nurses to provide safe and effective care to patients in the outpatient setting delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies.
- This includes cytotoxic chemotherapy, supportive care and treatments for non-malignant conditions.
Main duties of the job
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join our Oncology Day Unit team on Trevor Howell.
- We are responsible for treating patients who have different types of cancers with chemotherapy and other types of SACT, as well as providing supportive therapies such as blood transfusions, electrolyte replacements and IVIG.
- Candidates will ideally have at least 6-12 months post registration experience, IV competent with a keen interest in Oncology. SACT experience, venepuncture and cannulation skills are desirable but full training will be provided for this.
- You will be expected to provide and maintain high standards of care to our patients, be able to work autonomously as well as part of a cohesive team and have excellent communication skills.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- IV competent
Desirable
- Oncology Experience
qualifications
Essential
- 6-12 months post registration
- NMC registration
Desirable
- SACT qualification
- Post grad oncology course
- PICC/ CVAD competent
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This advert is for Staff Nurse Trevor Howell (Oncology) Day Unit with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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