Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our small but dedicated and friendly team here at University Hospitals Dorset - Poole Hospital. Sandbanks Ward is a 23 bedded oncology unit, caring for and supporting patients undergoing various cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Applications are invited from registered nurses who can demonstrate good standards of nursing care, attention to detail and a patient / family centred approach. Previous oncology experience is desirable but not essential. The post includes internal rotation onto nights and weekend working. Please be aware that Sandbanks Ward will be moving to RBH at the end of 2025. Location Base - Poole Hospital Interview Date - 7th of March 2025 Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 153-SP04280 Job locations Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC registration Desirable Oncology experience Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Basic IT skills Demonstrated ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and adaptability to recognise the deteriorating patient Non-IV and IV administration of medication Ability to work well under pressure Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge Desirable Venepuncture and cannulation ECG recording Catheterisation End of life care experience Chemotherapy trained Acute Oncology Assessment skills Person Specification Qualification Essential NMC registration Desirable Oncology experience Experience Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Skills Essential Basic IT skills Demonstrated ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and adaptability to recognise the deteriorating patient Non-IV and IV administration of medication Ability to work well under pressure Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge Desirable Venepuncture and cannulation ECG recording Catheterisation End of life care experience Chemotherapy trained Acute Oncology Assessment skills 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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)