Job summary
Are you a Registered Nurse who wishes to develop specialist oncology skills and make a profound difference in the lives of patients undergoing cancer treatment? We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dedicated Chemotherapy Day Unit team on a 12‑month secondment.
In this role, you will work closely with our specialist team to deliver high‑quality, safe, and compassionate Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments. This secondment is a fantastic professional development opportunity to build your expertise in oncology/haematology care, toxicity management, and holistic patient support in an incredibly rewarding environment.
We are seeking a compassionate, NMC‑registered nurse with acute clinical experience who is passionate about cancer care and eager to develop specialist skills. Ideally, you will hold a recognised SACT qualification, though we warmly welcome motivated candidates ready to undertake training and competency assessments. To thrive in our busy, supportive unit, you will bring exceptional communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and a collaborative, patient‑centred approach.
Main duties of the job
- Administration of systemic anticancer therapy.
- Perform all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.
- Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
- Promote clinical excellence through own practice, participating in evidence‑based practice.
- Demonstrate and supervise support and development of qualified and unqualified staff, including students.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high‑performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by local communities. There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital; it is moving at pace and the “we can do this” attitude is evident throughout the organisation.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities – Essential
- Effective interpersonal/communication
- Decision‑making
- Teamworking
- Time management
- Organisational skills
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