Job summary We require enthusiastic, innovative Registered Nurses to work in our Oncology and Haematology ward (Somersham Ward) to cover secondment and maternity leave. You will work within a close working team of nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team supporting a25 bedded ward caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radioactive treatments, peripheral stem cell transplants. You will also support with palliative and supportive care. Some Oncology or Haematology experience would be an advantage but is not essential as further training will be provided. We have fixed term positions available until September/October 2025 at part time, 30 hours per week or full time, 37.5 hours per week. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only. This will need to be discussed with your line manager. Main duties of the job Provide quality and individualised care to patients, relatives and carers through working as an effective member of the multi-professional team Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in the absence of direct Participate in the supervision and development of less experienced staff within the ward About us We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?vGkPu7HphU8A Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 432-HR1940-24 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Main Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Willing to undertake further education Coaching qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice Understanding and ability to apply clinical governance principles to practice Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general Desirable Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general. Nursing Care of Acutely unwell patients Experience Essential Worked within the healthcare setting Desirable Experience in acute setting Undertaken preceptorship Participation in research/audit. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Willing to undertake further education Coaching qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice Understanding and ability to apply clinical governance principles to practice Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general Desirable Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general. Nursing Care of Acutely unwell patients Experience Essential Worked within the healthcare setting Desirable Experience in acute setting Undertaken preceptorship Participation in research/audit. 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. 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. 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Main Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)