Preceptee Staff Nurse Interview Day – Blood, Inflammation and Cancer: Sponsorship Available

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Job summary

Blood, Inflammation and Cancer Directorate – Interview Day for Third Year Adult Nursing Students

We are excited to be recruiting into our Blood, Inflammation and Cancer Directorate. We have 2 inpatient wards, 2 Oncology/Haematology day case units, Acute Oncology/Acute Haematology, Immunology and Allergy, Rheumatology and End of Life Care.

For the first time we would like to offer preceptees a rotational post over a 2-year period, this would include placements in at least 4 of the above areas. This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience about a variety of specialities within our directorate, whilst also developing your skills and knowledge. Within this period, you would be expected to complete the preceptee programme and also have the opportunity to complete your SACT training, Fundamentals in Cancer Care module and Communication Skills.

You will have allocated study time throughout your rotation, and regular group support. As this role will consist of a mix of inpatient and outpatient areas, you will need to be flexible, and be prepared to work days, nights, and weekends shifts on the inpatient units, and then Mon-Friday shifts for the outpatient units.

If you are interested then we would love to hear from you. Please contact Rachel Bryce, Jane Ransome or Sam Rowe.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Nurse-in-Charge you will co-ordinate and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing & evaluating the care for a group of patients.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

Following a period of Preceptorship take responsibility for the supervision of Health Care Assistants and other learners.

To work within the NMC code of practice and professional guideline.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Working towards RGN qualification and NMC registration

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Numerate
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
  • Proven ability to prioritise workload
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Works in a calm and organised manner and develops a team approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 21 November 2026

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