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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
230-35077091-PCD-B
Employer
George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
George Eliot Hospital
Town
Nuneaton
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/08/2026 23:59

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust logo

Chemotherapy Staff Nurse - Dorothea

NHS AfC: Band 5

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust opened in 1948 and provides a range of elective, non-elective, surgical, medical, women’s, children’s, diagnostic and therapeutic services to a population of more than 350,000 people.

The hub of the Trust is located on the outskirts of Nuneaton and its services cover a large footprint, including north Warwickshire, south west Leicestershire, and north Coventry. We also provide primary and community services across Coventry, Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

Our vision is "to EXCEL at patient care". If you think you've got what it takes, help us realise this and join #TeamEliot.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour aren’t as likely to apply unless they meet every qualification of non specialist roles.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role and meet our values, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything in the Job Description or Person Specification– apply anyway or email the Recruiting Manager to discuss the role further 

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community. We are a Veteran Aware and Reservist Friendly organisation and welcome applications from Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors, and family members of serving personnel. 

 

Job overview

Chemotherapy Staff Nurse - Dorothea

22.5 hours per week

Permanent 

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata

Closing date: Wednesday 26th August 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. 

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community – get in touch to find out more

#JoinTeamEliot

  • We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurses to join our team on the Dorothea Chemotherapy Unit. Chemotherapy experience desirable but not essential.
  • You will have a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a high level of communication skills, as you act as the interface between patients and other healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a specified group of patients.
  • Takes charge of the Day Unit as delegated by the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse for a specified period of time.
  • Act as a Team Leader, delegating appropriate tasks and supervising the standard of care delivered by more junior qualified staff, unqualified staff and learner nurses in the team.
  • Assist the Lead Chemotherapy Nurses in the management of preceptorship of newly qualified staff, return to nursing staff and the mentorship of nursing students and health care support workers.
  • Responsible for the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy.

Working for our organisation

Here at George Eliot our vision to ‘excel at patient care’  taking centre stage.  An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values:

Effective open communication

Excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits:  On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. 

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme – find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Deliver a high standard of nursing care without direct supervision, based upon sound evidence base.
  • To have appropriate skills in the care of the Haematology or Oncology patient to include: 
    o Insertion of peripheral cannula
    o Venipuncture
    o Venesection
    o Management of central venous access devices with appropriate advice, teaching, assessment of patients or other health care professionals in the delivery of care
    o Checking and administration of cytotoxic drugs and other supportive treatments
  • Counselling patients offering psychological and physiological support of problems and side effects during treatment and thereafter.
    o Administration of blood products
    o Preparing patients and equipment for procedures
    o Monitoring patients for signs of adverse reactions, sensitivity, compatibility of drugs 
    and/ or investigations
    o Order and collate results of blood tests appropriate to management of treatment.
  • Undertakes and documents a comprehensive, systematic, and accurate nursing assessment of the physical, social, and spiritual needs of the patient where appropriate.
  • Ensuring patients receive appropriate written information for their investigation, condition, diagnosis.
  • Creates and utilises opportunities to promote health and well-being of patients in their care.
  • Leads a nursing team to manage a group of patients throughout a shift.
  • Undertakes a prime role in the psychological and compassionate care of patients, their relatives and team members in meeting their respective needs.
  • Contributes towards effective running of the unit.
  • Working within the NMC Guidelines and Trust policies recognising one’s own abilities and limitations.
  • Maintains a good standard of communication and interpersonal relationships with the multidisciplinary team and respect the confidentiality of patients, relatives, and colleagues.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person specification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Minimun of 2 years Band 5 experience
Desirable criteria
  • Working with Oncology/Haematology patients
  • Advanced communication skills
  • N59 or equivalent

Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Willing to work towards a post grad qualification in the speciality

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • IV administration
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Enthusiastic, motivated and able to motivate and instil confidence in others
  • Ability to have positive working relationships
  • Good health record
  • Leadership skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Evidence based practice
Desirable criteria
  • Cannulation & venapuncture

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Frequently be able to deal with patients and relatives during distressing situations.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveAge-Friendly Employer PledgeCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerStep into healthPride In VeteransCycle to Work

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kay Fox
Job title
Oncology Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02476 351351
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