Specialist Nurse (Chemotherapy)

Job summary

The Seamoor Unit is a busy combined chemotherapy and medical day treatment unit with outpatient and clinic facilities. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00. Due to our expanding team we are looking to recruit nurses who are committed, motivated and forward thinking to complement our existing team in achieving the best care for our patients receiving these treatments.

Within the supporting statement of your application, please can you provide an example of where you have demonstrated "Striving for Excellence" within a similar role.

We are seeking an experienced registered nurse, previous experience in the administration of chemotherapy is not essential as training will be given, however experience in the administration of IV therapies, cannulation and venepuncture is essential.

If you are a person with leadership skills, working in an acute setting and are keen to specialise in cancer, this could be your opportunity to progress.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

Job responsibilities

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.