Staff Nurse

Job summary

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Staff Nurse - Band 5

Cancer and Supportive Therapies

Permanent -26.25hours

Base: Longton Health Centre

The Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a confident and innovative qualified nurse for the post of Staff Nurse to join the Staffordshire Care Group's, Cancer and Supportive Therapies Team based in Northern Staffordshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that delivers specialist oncology and haematology services in community settings including health centre's and community hospitals. The aim of the service is to provide community based supportive therapies to patients with an oncology or haematology diagnosis undergoing specialist treatments within the University Hospital of North Midlands.

If you are a nurse with the ability to provide, maintain and assist in the delivery of a specialist nurse-led service this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career. You will be providing specialist advice, support and clinical care for people throughout their treatment pathway.

Main duties of the job

To be considered for this post you must be an adult NMC registered nurse with experience or a keen interest in the care of patients with an oncological or haematological condition. Experience of treatment side effects is desirable although a full induction and competency framework will be provided using current evidence-based guidelines. Full support will be provided to ensure transition into this specialist role and an opportunity to access further education to enhance the knowledge and skills required.

The successful applicant will fulfil the values of the organisation in the delivery of high quality and safe patient centred care.

Post holders will be required to work flexibly on a rota system across a 5-day working week and will work across the community clinics. If you are interested in this post and would like an informal discussion, please contact:

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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