What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse position at Freeman Hospital?
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion.
With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.
As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
We have positions available on Ward 36 Chemotherapy Day Unit, based at Freeman Hospital.
Ideally experience within the field of cancer is preferred however full training will be provided.
Ward 36 is a fast paced acute day unit administering systemic Anti-Cancer therapy (SACT) to patients with an oncological or haematological malignancy. In addition to administering SACT we also care for patient undergoing supportive treatments such as: blood transfusions, immunoglobulin and venesections. We see between 60-80 patients daily.
Staff will be expected to train within the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy within 6-12months of employment through course attendance and completion of UKONS SACT passport.
We also hold the UKONS 24hour triage phone, triaging patients who are unwell whilst on treatment and run an acute emergency assessment unit for patients who need to attend hospital and potentially need admission.
The unit is open 08:00-19:00 seven days a week including bank holidays, therefore weekend working and bank holiday working is an essential part of the role.
In addition we run a community SACT clinic in Cramlington Manor Walks Shopping Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays therefore rotation between the two sites is essential.
Shift pattern: x2 LD (08:00-19:00) and x2 E (08:00-17:00) over a seven day service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be to nurse and care for patients with a range of cancer diagnosis from first diagnosis to palliation.
The role involves running pre-assessment clinics and preparing patients to undergo SACT, supporting patients and educating them on symptom management.
Additionally staff will rotate between our elective SACT treatment areas administering treatments and assessing patients fitness for treatment and our emergency area where they will be triage assessing patients and caring for acutely unwell patients when they attend the unit.
The role requires many clinical skills listed below for which we can provide training if you do not have the desirable skills, additionally with in house training you will be required to read and interpret blood results.
We are looking for forward thinking nurses who want to work in a fast paced environment and develop their skills and knowledge in the specialty of cancer and chemotherapy administration.
Working for our organisation
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Ashleigh Hughes Job title Senior Sister Email address ashleigh.hughes4@nhs.net Telephone number 01912139389
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion.
With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country.
As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job Overview
We have positions available on Ward 36 Chemotherapy Day Unit, based at Freeman Hospital.
Ideally experience within the field of cancer is preferred however full training will be provided.
Ward 36 is a fast paced acute day unit administering systemic Anti-Cancer therapy (SACT) to patients with an oncological or haematological malignancy. In addition to administering SACT we also care for patient undergoing supportive treatments such as: blood transfusions, immunoglobulin and venesections. We see between 60-80 patients daily.
Staff will be expected to train within the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy within 6-12months of employment through course attendance and completion of UKONS SACT passport.
We also hold the UKONS 24hour triage phone, triaging patients who are unwell whilst on treatment and run an acute emergency assessment unit for patients who need to attend hospital and potentially need admission.
The unit is open 08:00-19:00 seven days a week including bank holidays, therefore weekend working and bank holiday working is an essential part of the role.
In addition we run a community SACT clinic in Cramlington Manor Walks Shopping Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays therefore rotation between the two sites is essential.
Shift pattern: x2 LD (08:00-19:00) and x2 E (08:00-17:00) over a seven day service.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will be to nurse and care for patients with a range of cancer diagnosis from first diagnosis to palliation.
The role involves running pre-assessment clinics and preparing patients to undergo SACT, supporting patients and educating them on symptom management.
Additionally staff will rotate between our elective SACT treatment areas administering treatments and assessing patients fitness for treatment and our emergency area where they will be triage assessing patients and caring for acutely unwell patients when they attend the unit.
The role requires many clinical skills listed below for which we can provide training if you do not have the desirable skills, additionally with in house training you will be required to read and interpret blood results.
We are looking for forward thinking nurses who want to work in a fast paced environment and develop their skills and knowledge in the specialty of cancer and chemotherapy administration.
Working for our organisation
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
- Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
- Cramlington Manor Walks
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under ‘Documents to download’ or ‘Supporting documents’.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- Accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-Operative environment.
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway.
- Act as role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students, participating in mentor and preceptorship programmes.
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures.
- Provide support for and depending on experience deputise for nurse in charge in their absence.
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code / Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics.
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT.
- Participate in 24 hour on call service when appropriate to role.
- Interview Date: 15th December 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development
- Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context
- Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
- Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
- Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation, IV drug administration
Essential criteria
- Relevant and recent clinical experience
- Previous experience in speciality
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch) / ODP
- NMC / HCPC registration
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / ODP completed or willingness to undertake) or equivalent experience
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD & PS (PDF, 175.2KB)
- Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB)
- Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Ashleigh Hughes Job title Senior Sister Email address ashleigh.hughes4@nhs.net Telephone number 01912139389
