Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Eden Day Unit

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

Staff Nurse - Eden Day Unit (Part-Time, 25.5 Hours, Permanent)Wexham Park Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Eden Day Unit at Wexham Park Hospital. This role is ideal for nurses with acute care or oncology experience--or those keen to develop in chemotherapy services--with a clear path toward a Junior Sister role.

You will support the delivery of high-quality care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and cancer treatments in a busy, dynamic unit. The post offers valuable training and development in a specialist oncology environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Administering chemotherapy safely and effectively

Coordinating the daily patient list and staff allocation

Using the UKONS triage system to assess patient needs

Providing compassionate, patient-focused care

We are looking for a motivated, team-oriented nurse who is passionate about cancer care and eager to grow professionally. You'll join a supportive team committed to clinical excellence and continuous learning.

If you're ready for the next step in your nursing career and want to make a real difference in cancer services, apply now.

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual patient care with minimal supervision.o To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that treatments are correctly carried out in accordance with given policy.o Responsible for the assessment of complex care needs of chemotherapy patients and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.o Lead and monitor the performance and standards of care within the Nursing Team.o Work collaboratively with the other members of cancer services team to facilitate the development of the service

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£22,169 to £26,986 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-KMU276

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Level 1
Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Trained in the administration of chemotherapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Competent in basic life support and IV administration
Acute Medical Nursing Environment
Teaching and supervising of junior staff
Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams
Working with EPR system

Desirable

Experienced in working in oncology
Has experience or training with administration of chemotherapy

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
Time management and delegation skills
Able to train and supervise junior staff
Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader

Desirable

Has experience or competent in administration of chemotherapy and care for patients undergoing cancer treatments

Special Requirements

Essential

To work in other areas of the department when required
Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN Level 1
Current NMC Registration

Desirable

Trained in the administration of chemotherapy

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Competent in basic life support and IV administration
Acute Medical Nursing Environment
Teaching and supervising of junior staff
Effective working with multi-disciplinary teams
Working with EPR system

Desirable

Experienced in working in oncology
Has experience or training with administration of chemotherapy

Personal Attributes

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
Time management and delegation skills
Able to train and supervise junior staff
Able to manage a team in the absence of the team leader

Desirable

Has experience or competent in administration of chemotherapy and care for patients undergoing cancer treatments

Special Requirements

Essential

To work in other areas of the department when required
Able to work flexible shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)