Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 nurse to join our specialist Immunotherapy Service working both within a clinic setting and the AOS team. We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated nurse with a passion for oncology and a keen interest in immunotherapy.

The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team delivering care to patients undergoing immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment.

 This role is based within the Oncology Outpatients Department and the AOS team, and reports directly to the Lead Immunotherapy Nurse. You will be responsible for supporting the assessment, monitoring, and management of patients receiving immunotherapy, ensuring safe and effective care throughout their treatment journey.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a rapidly evolving area of cancer treatment and to make a real difference in patient care. We would welcome informal enquiries via email [email protected] or telephone 01752 437976.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist nursing care to patients receiving immunotherapy

• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care

• Monitor and manage treatment-related toxicities

• Support patient education and provide expert advice on immunotherapy treatment

• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiativesns. 

Work alongside the AOS team to manage these patients and their toxicities when arise

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.

We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.