Staff Nurse

The aim of this post is to develop cancer nurses within the clinical area. The post holder will provide direct care to the patients treated at Woodlands Day unit WXH,under the direct supervision of Senior colleagues whilst acquiring the specialist skills and knowledge to meet the needs of this patient group. The post holder will also be required to provide direct care to Rheumatology , Gastroenterology and other patients from other specialties treated at Woodlands day unit

The post holder will develop the necessary skills and be required to complete chemotherapy training and competencies

Our nurses work in small teams to deliver high quality care to our patients attending for chemotherapy and immunotherapies, as well as a range of supportive treatments, such as transfusions, IV infusions, hormone injections and CVC line care. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 who has current NHS experience and who has an interest in Haematology/Oncology.

Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months acute nursing experience as a Qualified Nurse within a hospital setting .

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.