Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our teams on our chemotherapy day unit Infusion Suite based at the QEHB on Ward East 1A. We are seeking to recruit motivated Skilled nurses with a minimum of 12 months post registration experience to join our existing chemotherapy nursing team. Chemotherapy experience is preferable but not essential. All training is supported by the Systemic Anti-Cancer (SACT) Nurse Trainers. We are looking for someone who wants to increase their Oncology experience and wants to work within this rewarding environment. On the oncology treatment suite E1A we also we administer a range of Systemic anticancer treatment (SACT) including ambulatory chemotherapy. We provide supportive therapies, supporting patients and their families throughout a cancer diagnosis. A peripherally inserted central catheter service (PICC) is also provided. The unit also supports treatment for the teenage and young adult's specialist group (TYA) for Oncology and Haematology Patients. We aim to provide an individualised and supportive environment for patients. In each area you will be supported by a nursing leadership team who are present and will help you develop your skills to reach your full potential. Main duties of the job On the Treatment Suite (East 1A) we care for patients throughout their cancer pathway, undergoing diagnostic, curative and palliative procedures including the management of symptoms related to their treatments or their disease process. The unit administers Systemic Anti- Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive therapies, supporting patients and their families through their treatment journey. Your role will be varied, and you will be able to gain clinical skills such as triage, cannulation, venepuncture and central line care and SACT administration and assessment of new patients. If you have cannulation, phlebotomy, or central lines skills it will be an advantage, but if not, then you should have enthusiasm and dexterity to develop these skills. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 304-1092072 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Experience Essential Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months ) Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues Additional Criteria Essential Professional appearance Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned Positive and enthusiastic attitude Ability to communicate articulately others Caring and approachable Punctual Reliable Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC Experience Essential Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting (can include student placements within the last 12 months ) Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment delegating to others within a team / providing supervision to others Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning and assimilation of skills and knowledge Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity Awareness of health and safety issues Additional Criteria Essential Professional appearance Displays genuine interest in the post applied for and can articulate this when questioned Positive and enthusiastic attitude Ability to communicate articulately others Caring and approachable Punctual Reliable Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours where required The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him /her to a different practice setting for a span of duty 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)