Staff Nurse, Band 5 - Oncology

Job summary

Staff Nurse, Band 5 - Oncology (12 hours a week)

We have a vacancy for a band 5 registered nurse within the Oncology Outpatient Team based at Cheltenham General Hospital. We are a dedicated and friendly team that provides treatment and supportive care to a wide variety of patients with solid tumours and haematological malignancies in a day care setting.

In addition, we provide care closer to patient's homes using the Mobile Cancer Care Unit; this vehicle is driven to 3 locations across the week in the county enabling our patients to receive their treatment locally.

We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate nurses with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to help us to deliver outstanding treatment and care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

You must have appropriate experience in an acute setting and ideally to be competent to perform cannulation, venepuncture and access central venous catheters. (This skills can be supported ) Experience of administering chemotherapy and a recognised chemotherapy administration qualification is essential

About us

Our Oncology department has a dedicated Practice Development Team that provides support and training for nursing staff; you will receive a full induction prior to commencing your new exciting post and on-going support with your career development.

Our multidisciplinary team work very closely together to ensure good communication for both our patients and staff alike

Details

Date posted

22 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-25-T0775

Job locations

Cheltenham Hospital- Avening ward

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

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