Staff Nurse – Fortuneswell Ward

Staff Nurse – Fortuneswell Ward: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Fortuneswell ward is a 20 bed in-patient ward specialising in the care of adults with cancer and haematological disease. The ward commonly manages patients who are admitted with acute problems relating to their cancer or its treatment and also palliative patients with complex symptom issues.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Band 5 Registered Nurse who is motivated and enthusiastic with a genuine interest in caring for patients with cancer and to support the Nursing team on the ward.

You should have an interest in oncology and/or haemato-oncology. You must be able to work shifts and be flexible to meet the needs of the service. You must possess excellent communication skills and will ideally be competent at venepuncture and cannulation but not essential. Qualifications and experience in administering chemotherapy would be advantageous to the applicant but are NOT required for this role, we are looking for good medical nurses who are keen and willing to train.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to develop their nursing career in oncology/haematology with training available in post.

There may be opportunity to embark on a rotational post that would include the chemotherapy outpatient unit and time spent with the acute oncology team. This can be discussed further at the interview stage.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

As a trust we are support a number of overseas applicants into UK based roles.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.

Details

Date posted

19 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-26-NM022FORT

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.(Company Name - Subscribers only).uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.(Company Name - Subscribers only).uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Evidence of recent CPD
• Recognised cytotoxic chemotherapy course and/or recognised oncology/haematology course

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• General Medicine & Surgery, Elderly Care, A/E, Critical Care, Gynaecology.

Desirable

• Experience of care of the immune-compromised patient
• Care of patient receiving chemotherapy
• Care of Hickman and PICC lines
• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Evidence of recent CPD
• Recognised cytotoxic chemotherapy course and/or recognised oncology/haematology course

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• General Medicine & Surgery, Elderly Care, A/E, Critical Care, Gynaecology.

Desirable

• Experience of care of the immune-compromised patient
• Care of patient receiving chemotherapy
• Care of Hickman and PICC lines
• Understanding of professional nursing issues.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TR

Essential

• Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner
• Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality

Desirable

• Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors
• Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements especially risk management.