Staff Nurse - Oncology/Haematology

The Haematology Ward provides specialist inpatient care for patients with a range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions, including patients receiving complex treatments such as systemic anti-cancer therapy, stem-cell transplantation and cellular therapies. Nurses develop experience in caring for acutely unwell and immunocompromised patients, complex intravenous therapies, blood-product support, symptom management and multidisciplinary care.

Please note: The Haematology Ward provides a 24-hour inpatient service, and successful applicants will be required to participate in rotational working, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

DTU provides planned ambulatory care for oncology and haematology patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy, supportive treatments, blood products and other specialist interventions. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in patient assessment, intravenous therapy, treatment monitoring, patient education and specialist cancer nursing.

Please note: DTU is primarily an ambulatory/day-treatment service, with staff working flexibly across the unit's operating days, including Saturdays.

You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, or a newly qualifying nurse eligible for registration before commencing in post. You will demonstrate:

Previous haematology, Oncology or SACT experience is desirable but not essential. You will receive appropriate induction, competency-based development and support, with newly qualified nurses supported through OUH preceptorship. You will be encouraged and funded to undertake the SACT module at Oxford Brookes University, with the timing dependent on your prior experience.

Applicants are encouraged to indicate within their supporting statement whether they have a preference forHaematology Ward, DTU, or would be happy to be considered for either clinical area.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more herewww.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - theJohn Radcliffe Hospital,Churchill HospitalandNuffield Orthopaedic Centrein Headington and theHorton General Hospital in Banbury.

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Essential: - NMC registered / Due to complete course; - Experience with administering intravenous drugs in current role; - Current/previous acute NHS experience

Desirable: - Previous Nursing experience

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