Job Description

Job Title

: Registered Nurse- Oncology

Trust

: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location

: Reading

Pay Rates

: 19.33/hour

Shift pattern:

Fixed (Mon-Fri)

About the Trust-

Rated Good in their most recent CQC report,

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

provides a wide range of acute, surgical and specialist services (including cancer, dialysis and eye surgery) to Reading, Wokingham and Berkshire. As one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country, the Trust offers staff a range of benefits including local discount schemes, a free shuttle bus from Reading train station and more. Based in and around Reading, there is plenty of leisure activities to get involved in, with excellent transport to surrounding areas and London.

Why might this job interest you?

Being an Oncology nurse in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

What you can add:

Registered Adult Nurse (Part 1) Recognised UK SACT qualification (ideally Guys Cancer Academy + UKONs passport/Compassly) Evidence of SACT administration within the last 6 months Experience of venepuncture/cannulation/CVAD management Oncology/Haematology experience

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A minimum of 6 months paid experience within an oncology ward environment within the last 3 years Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life. Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly. Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies. Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time. Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements. Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy. Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience. Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19.33 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required) Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person