Job summary Ward 17- Registered Nurse Band 5 An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the small dynamic team of Ward 17. This is a fantastic opportunity for a registered nurse or newly qualified nurse to develop their skill base and work within a supportive team to learn the speciality cohort of Oncology and Haematology potentially leading to training in chemotherapy administration. Ward 17 is a 18-bedded Haematology Ward with an element of General Medicine as part of the Medical Division within the James Paget Hospital, caring for patients with malignant and non-malignant blood disorders, cancers and general medicine. The successful candidate will be a caring, compassionate, dedicated Registered Nurse with an NMC registration, who can work well within a team whilst also able to show individual initiative, clinical competency and strive to provide excellent progressive nursing care. Main duties of the job To assess basic and specialist care needs of patients and implement without direct supervision. The nurse should at all times act in such a manner as to justify public trust and confidence to safeguard the interest of individual patients. Candidates would benefit from having experience in Haematology, Oncology or Acute Medicine, however, this is not essential as training and professional development is provided. Acute NHS experience. Administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (chemotherapy) Intravenous Medications, blood and blood products. Out of Hours Emergency Triage Telephone About us We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 177-EMER-7083497 Job locations James Paget University Hospital NHS FT Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position. Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work well as part of a team Essential Essential Registered Nurse Acute NHS experience Good IT skills Desirable 1 year post Registration experience Intravenous Drug Administration Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (chemotherapy) administration Desireable Desirable Undertaken Mentorship training Broad clinical knowledge base Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to work well as part of a team Essential Essential Registered Nurse Acute NHS experience Good IT skills Desirable 1 year post Registration experience Intravenous Drug Administration Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (chemotherapy) administration Desireable Desirable Undertaken Mentorship training Broad clinical knowledge base 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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address James Paget University Hospital NHS FT Lowestoft Road Great Yarmouth NR31 6LA Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)