Registered Nurse (Haematology and Oncology)

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Role Summary

The Oncology and Haematology services have been successful in gaining a significant financial investment, increasing the head count by an additional 79 posts across the multi-disciplinary team. 

The role includes the safely delivery of chemotherapy (SACT) treatments to patients in line with Trust guidelines both within the inpatient ward and day case unit and outreach location. 

To work as a team, providing psychological, physical, social and spiritual support to patients receiving treatment. 

A great opportunity to work in a specialist area where you will be supported to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to support all patients on a cancer pathway.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

The service ethos is one of multi-disciplinary working supporting a holistic approach to care provided for patients and relatives. The unit provides a designated quiet space for patients & relatives, including Teenager & Young persons dedicated rooms allowing for relatives to stay, and end of life accommodation.    

Haematology consists of an Inpatient ward, Day case and Outpatients in a dedicated purpose-built facility. Yarty ward is a 14 bedded Haematology unit with attached day case caring for people receiving treatments including Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT) Supportive care/Stem cell transplant programme and End of life care.

Oncology consists of an Inpatient ward, Day case, Outpatients and Radiotherapy. Yeo is a 23 bedded ward providing care across many cancer sites from patients receiving treatments including SACT, Radiotherapy and Radioactive iodine therapy.  

We care for patients across the whole of Devon throughout their pathway, undergoing diagnostic, curative and palliative treatments, including the management of symptoms related to their therapies or their disease process.

Both areas support the day case areas, provide 24 triage lines for cancer patients and directly admit patients to the inpatients wards as required. Due to the skill set of oncology and haematology nurses, the teams work very closely together, including joint working at Outreach location. 

The service is supported by two local charities Exeter Leukaemia Fund & FORCE who work closely with the services including support for our patients but also our staff in the form of clinical supervision, education and Outreach services.

Experience within the field would be beneficial but not essential, full training would be provided and encouraged to allow a successful candidate to provide holistic care with the support of access to CPD’s and trust funds and tailored made education for the right individuals. We offer education including access to various external courses including degree and master’s pathway which can be tailored to the successful applicant, including rotational posts to gain experience across the areas.

An opportunity to join the Yeo, Yarty or Cherrybrook team in delivering safe, effective compassionate care to patients receiving treatment for haematological conditions. The post holder will work across both inpatient and day case services. Support will be given to develop the necessary chemotherapy skills, knowledge and competencies to work in the delivery of SACT treatments. 

Working Pattern: Part Time and Full Time Hours - 7 day working

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Neil Toghill, Clinical Nurse Manager, Yarty Ward on neil.toghill@nhs.net or Rachel Rowntree, Clinical Nurse Manager, Cherrybrook on rachel.rowntree@nhs.net, Lorraine Pickard, Clinical Nurse Manager Yeo ward,  lpickard1@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.