Registered Nurse - Chemotherapy Unit

Band 5 registered nurse post in the Chemotherapy Unit at Isle of Wight NHS Trust, offered as one full-time permanent role and one full-time 12-month fixed-term role. The work centres on giving chemotherapy and intravenous treatment to patients, with cannulation and venepuncture skills essential. It suits a self-motivated nurse who can work on their own initiative and within a small, fast-paced team.

Current NMC registration and post-registration study are needed to apply.

• Administer chemotherapy and intravenous therapies to patients
• Work as part of a multi-professional team in the unit

• Evidence of relevant post-basic study

• Current NMC registration as a registered general nurse

• Demonstrable registered nursing experience in this field

• Proficient knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, their administration, side effects and actions for adverse reactions
• Cannulation and venepuncture skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills

• Motivates others and sustains own motivation
• Self-motivated, innovative and forward-thinking approach
• Works on own initiative and within a multi-professional team
• Passion for patient-centred care
• Adaptable, professional approach to handling sensitive information
• Physically capable of the role, including manual handling of patients

• Experience in an oncology and haematology setting
• Competence in administering chemotherapy and intravenous therapies

• Onsite day nursery
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounts at local businesses and gyms
• Opportunity to hire a Trust beach hut in Ryde
• Flexible working opportunities