Job summary Band 5 Staff Nurse Fortuneswell ward is a 20 bed in-patient ward specialising in the care of adults with cancer and haematological disease. The ward commonly manages patients who are admitted with acute problems relating to their cancer or its treatment and also palliative patients with complex symptom issues. Main duties of the job We are looking for a Band 5 Registered Nurse who is motivated and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in caring for patients with cancer and to support the Nursing team on the ward. You should have an interest in oncology and/or haemato-oncology. You must be able to work shifts and be flexible to meet the needs of the service. You must possess excellent communication skills and will ideally be competent at venepuncture and cannulation but not essential. Qualifications and experience in administering chemotherapy would be advantageous to the applicant but are NOT required for this role, we are looking for good medical nurses who are keen and willing to train. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their nursing career in oncology/haematology with training available in post. There may be opportunity to embark on a rotational post that would include the chemotherapy outpatient unit and time spent with the acute oncology team. This can be discussed further at the interview stage. About us At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles. If you are currently in the NMC UK registration process, and have completed your ILETS and CBT please contact our recruitment team (recruitment.dchft.nhs.uk) rather than completing an application. Unfortunately if you are in the very early stages of your application we are unable to recruit you at this time, but if you are happy share details with our recruitment partner please email recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro rata Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 405-25-UIC037SNFW Job locations Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job description Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR Essential Registered Nurse band 5 Desirable Evidence of recent CPD Recognised cytotoxic chemotherapy course and/or recognised oncology/haematology course ( willing to attend) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Desirable Evidence of ability to work as a competent practitioner Significant and recent post registration experience in any of the following areas: Medicine/surgery/elderly medicine/AE Experience of care of the immuno-compromised patient SKILLS & ABILITIES Desirable Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Ability to manage time effectively Understanding of professional nursing issues, confidentiality/Risk management Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR Essential Registered Nurse band 5 Desirable Evidence of recent CPD Recognised cytotoxic chemotherapy course and/or recognised oncology/haematology course ( willing to attend) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Desirable Evidence of ability to work as a competent practitioner Significant and recent post registration experience in any of the following areas: Medicine/surgery/elderly medicine/AE Experience of care of the immuno-compromised patient SKILLS & ABILITIES Desirable Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Ability to manage time effectively Understanding of professional nursing issues, confidentiality/Risk management 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)