University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Preceptee Staff Nurse Interview Day - Blood, Inflammation and Cancer
The closing date is 21 November 2026
Job summary
Blood, Inflammation and Cancer Directorate - Interview Day for Third Year Adult Nursing Students

We are excited to be recruiting into our Blood, Inflammation and Cancer Directorate. We have 2 inpatient wards, 2 Oncology/Haematology day case units, Acute Oncology/Acute Haematology, Immunology and Allergy, Rheumatology and End of Life Care.

For the first time we would like to offer preceptees a rotational post over a 2-year period, this would include placements in at least 4 of the above areas. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience about a variety of specialities within our directorate, whilst also developing your skills and knowledge. Within this period, you would be expected to complete the preceptee programme and also have the opportunity to complete your SACT training, Fundamentals in Cancer Care module and Communication Skills.

You will have allocated study time throughout your rotation, and regular group support. As this role will consist of a mix of inpatient and outpatient areas, you will need to be flexible, and be prepared to work days, nights, and weekends shifts on the inpatient units, and then Mon-Friday shifts for the outpatient units.

If you are interested then we would love to hear from you. Please contact Rachel Bryce, Jane Ransome or Sam Rowe.
Main duties of the job

• Under the direction of the Nurse-in-Charge you will co-ordinate and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for a group of patients.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Following a period of Preceptorship take responsibility for the supervision of Health Care Assistants and other learners.
• To work within the NMC code of practice and professional guideline.

About us
Why Work For Us? With an amazing quality of life, stunning waterfront location, buzzing city centre, fascinating maritime history, there is quite simply nowhere better to live, work and play than Plymouth. Plymouth is an ambitious city with huge growth potential and exciting major changes ahead. We have already seen the growth of the university, the redevelopment of Royal William Yard and Millbay, one of the UK's top 50 regeneration projects. The Plymouth and South West Peninsula City Deal is a groundbreaking deal with the government to deliver economic growth in the south west, which could see £296 million pumped into the region over the next 15 years, its exciting times ahead.
Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 216-NURSINGOPENDAY-BIC26
Job locations: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities

• Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge including complex discharge planning where there is a need to liaise with other agencies and developing of care packages
• Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.
• Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy.
• Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patients family and/or significant others in health promotion issues.
• Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Working towards RGN qualification and NMC registration
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential: Numerate; Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels; Proven ability to prioritise workload; Attention to detail; Time management skills; Organisational skills; Works in a calm and organised manner and develops a team approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: Manager Jane Ransom jane.ransome@nhs.net

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