Registered Nurse

To provide safe, compassionate, high-quality, patient-centred care to patients attending the Chemotherapy Day Unit and Day Treatment Unit for chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive treatments, infusions, injections and other prescribed medical therapies. The post holder will support patients throughout their treatment journey, ensuring their physical, psychological and emotional needs are met while maintaining the highest standards of clinical safety and professional practice., The post holder will work as a Band 5 Registered Nurse within the Chemotherapy Day Unit, providing safe, effective and compassionate care to patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer treatments. They will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating individualised patient care, monitoring patients throughout treatment and recognising and escalating any signs of clinical deterioration or treatment-related complications, including neutropenic sepsis, anaphylaxis and extravasation. The role involves administering chemotherapy and supportive treatments following appropriate training and competency assessment, managing venous access devices, undertaking venepuncture and cannulation, and providing advice and education to patients and their families regarding treatment, side effects and symptom management. The post holder will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate clinical documentation, adhere to infection prevention, medication safety and cytotoxic handling procedures, and ensure patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality. They will also contribute to clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, support student nurses and junior colleagues, and maintain their professional development in line with NMC requirements and Trust policies.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.