Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse in our Oncology/Haematology department within Poole Hospital's Dorset Cancer Centre, covering the Dorset area.
The post will involve working within the Oncology/Haematology Day Care, delivering systemic anti-cancer treatments.
We are looking for a motivated band 5 to join our team. This role full time, working 4 days from 8am - 6pm. Flexible working days is preferred. It is essential to be organised, and have the ability to manage your own work load.
This role requires one year post NMC registration experience in order to undertake the required SACT training.
The post holder must be able to maintain and facilitate a high standard of care for patients and their family or carers, while working with all members of the MDT and supporting the senior team.
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 27th March 2026
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
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust's Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
Desirable
- Recognised Oncology/Haematology course
Knowledge
Essential
- Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area
- To have knowledge of systemic anti-cancer Treatments and the administration of these or a willingness to learn
- Knowledge of acute oncology Emergencies, care and treatment
Desirable
- Care of patient receiving radiotherapy
- Care of immuno-compromised patient
Experience
Essential
- post-registration experience
- Administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy or (willingness to learn)
- Acute Oncology including Oncology/Haematology emergencies or (willingness to learn)
Desirable
- Previous care of oncology patients
Other
Essential
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non-verbal
- Excellent time management skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability to be able to work across the Directorate as required to meet patient needs
- Intravenous administration of drugs
- Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical
Desirable
- Recognised cytotoxic systemic anticancer treatment course
- Ability to manage resources
- Use of Hickman and PICC lines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
Desirable
- Recognised Oncology/Haematology course
Knowledge
Essential
- Anatomy and Physiology for relevant clinical area
- To have knowledge of systemic anti-cancer Treatments and the administration of these or a willingness to learn
- Knowledge of acute oncology Emergencies, care and treatment
Desirable
- Care of patient receiving radiotherapy
- Care of immuno-compromised patient
Experience
Essential
- post-registration experience
- Administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy or (willingness to learn)
- Acute Oncology including Oncology/Haematology emergencies or (willingness to learn)
Desirable
- Previous care of oncology patients
Other
Essential
- Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Effective communication skills - both written and verbal / non-verbal
- Excellent time management skills
- Flexibility/Adaptability to be able to work across the Directorate as required to meet patient needs
- Intravenous administration of drugs
- Decision making skills - clinical and non-clinical
Desirable
- Recognised cytotoxic systemic anticancer treatment course
- Ability to manage resources
- Use of Hickman and PICC lines
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.
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.
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).
