Job summaryAre 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 jobThe administration of systemic anticancer therapy.
The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
The post holder will promote clinical excellence through his/her own practice, participating in evidence based practice.
The post holder is expected to demonstrate to, and supervise, support and develop both qualified and unqualified staff including students.
About usBarnsley 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 scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation.
Person SpecificationSkills and AbilitiesEssential- Effective interpersonal/communication.
- Decision-making.
- Teamworking.
- Time Management.
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to delegate.
- Influencing skills.
DesirableQualificationsEssentialDesirable- IV Additives and Bolus, Cannulation, Venepuncture.
- IV Chemotherapy Administration.
Value-based questionsEssential- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what compassion mean to you.
Knowledge and AwarenessEssential- Quality, audit and its application.
- Current healthcare issues.
- Health and safety.
- Confidentiality.
- Risk management.
- Clinical governance.
- Statutory and professional requirements.
- Evidenced based care.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
