Staff Nurse, Garden Suite Oncology​/Haematology

Staff Nurse, Garden Suite Oncology/Haematology

The closing date is 29 July 2026.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic nurse to join our chemotherapy unit at The Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, part of Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The unit is a 12‑chair day unit caring for patients with a range of cancers who are receiving systemic anti‑cancer therapies.

This is a 22.5 hour a week, 12 month fixed‑term contract. Unit opening hours are Monday to Friday 8:00‑20:00 and Saturdays 8:30‑16:30.

• Thorough assessment and management of patients undergoing chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment.
• Administration of cytotoxic treatment and other intravenous therapies according to protocols, trust and national guidelines.
• Pre‑chemotherapy consultations providing information and ensuring informed consent.
• Identifying adverse events and liaising with senior nurses and medical professionals for management of care.
• Recognising and providing psychological and emotional support for patients and knowing when and where to signpost.

• Assess patients for chemotherapy to ensure physical condition and blood parameters are satisfactory, escalating concerns to the coordinator.
• Administer and dispose of intravenous and chemotherapy safely, following Trust and National Guidelines.
• Provide information regarding treatment and side effects, ensuring informed consent.
• Provide one‑to‑one and telephone advice to patients and families about side effects and their management.
• Use effective communication skills to enhance patient understanding, adapting information to individual needs.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals in hospital and community settings to ensure seamless transfer of care.
• Provide psychological and emotional support, referring to other professionals when appropriate.
• Assess patients with difficult venous access and recommend alternative access with senior nurse support.
• Ensure safe administration of chemotherapy regimens according to trust protocols.
• Provide follow‑up care and maintenance of central venous lines, advising other professionals as appropriate.
• Administer other intravenous therapies (e.g., blood, bisphosphonates) following protocols.
• Monitor and initiate care to address or prevent reactions and complications of treatment.
• Be knowledgeable about specific care requirements of patients in the unit.
• Participate in departmental meetings and act on instructions.

• Excellent verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings.
• Aware of own strengths and weaknesses.

• Registered Nurse on Part 1 of the professional register.
• Teaching and assessing qualification.
• First level degree or equivalent, or working towards one.

• Post‑registration experience at Band 5.

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (Band 5 Agenda for change pay scale).