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Chemotherapy Nurse (Bank)

The closing date is 08 September 2025

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Job summary

This is a great opportunity to join Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. As you know, Oncology nursing is challenging and rewarding - and your passion will make all the difference to our cancer patients. Working flexible hours Monday to Friday, you'll be motivated to provide the highest standard of care. As a Bank Staff Nurse in Oncology at our Derby Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Oncology Staff Nurse, you will: Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service Work with patients receiving chemotherapy or new treatments, such as immunotherapy Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care Administer systemic anti-cancer therapies Assist consultants during clinics Provide care for Acute Oncological emergencies Be proficient in venepuncture, cannulation and the use of central venous access devices

About us

Nuffield Health Derby Hospital. The Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built hospital with 38 en-suite beds, three operating theatres, and together with a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The Radiology department is a small but busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Set in beautiful grounds, we're about 3 miles from the city centre, within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25 to £30 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0089897

Job locations

Rykneld Road

Derby

DE23 4SN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Staff Nurse - Oncology Derby Hospital | Nursing | Bank Contract | Ad hoc | Up to £30.00 per hour, depending on experience This is a great opportunity to join Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. As you know, Oncology nursing is challenging and rewarding - and your passion will make all the difference to our cancer patients. Working flexible hours Monday to Friday, you'll be motivated to provide the highest standard of care. As a Bank Staff Nurse in Oncology at our Derby Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. As well as post-registration experience, you have experience in Oncology and a SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapies) qualification or you're working towards this. As a Bank Oncology Staff Nurse, you will:

  • Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service
  • Work with patients receiving chemotherapy or new treatments, such as immunotherapy
  • Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care
  • Administer systemic anti-cancer therapies
  • Assist consultants during clinics
  • Provide care for Acute Oncological emergencies
  • Be proficient in venepuncture, cannulation and the use of central venous access devices.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Derby Hospital. The Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built hospital with 38 en-suite beds, three operating theatres, and together with a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The Radiology department is a small but busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Set in beautiful grounds, we're about 3 miles from the city centre, within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Bank Staff Nurse - Oncology Derby Hospital | Nursing | Bank Contract | Ad hoc | Up to £30.00 per hour, depending on experience This is a great opportunity to join Britain's largest Healthcare Charity and help us build a healthier nation. As you know, Oncology nursing is challenging and rewarding - and your passion will make all the difference to our cancer patients. Working flexible hours Monday to Friday, you'll be motivated to provide the highest standard of care. As a Bank Staff Nurse in Oncology at our Derby Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC. As well as post-registration experience, you have experience in Oncology and a SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapies) qualification or you're working towards this. As a Bank Oncology Staff Nurse, you will:

  • Be a valued addition to the team in our consultant and nurse-led service
  • Work with patients receiving chemotherapy or new treatments, such as immunotherapy
  • Fully assess each patient's needs, providing tailored treatment plans and care
  • Administer systemic anti-cancer therapies
  • Assist consultants during clinics
  • Provide care for Acute Oncological emergencies
  • Be proficient in venepuncture, cannulation and the use of central venous access devices.
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Nuffield Health Derby Hospital. The Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built hospital with 38 en-suite beds, three operating theatres, and together with a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The Radiology department is a small but busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Set in beautiful grounds, we're about 3 miles from the city centre, within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Bank Staff Nurse in Oncology at our Derby Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As well as post-registration experience, you have experience in Oncology and a SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapies) qualification or you're working towards this.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Bank Staff Nurse in Oncology at our Derby Hospital, you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you bring the qualifications and experience relevant to your registration, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • As well as post-registration experience, you have experience in Oncology and a SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapies) qualification or you're working towards this.

    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.

    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.

    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

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Rykneld Road

    Derby

    DE23 4SN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Rykneld Road

    Derby

    DE23 4SN


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    11 August 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £25 to £30 an hour

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0089897

    Job locations

    Rykneld Road

    Derby

    DE23 4SN


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