Staff Nurse - Oncology | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northfield, B31 2AP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Ward 3 is an Orthopaedic Oncology ward. Age range of patients 16-90, taking referrals from all over the country.

We have a compassionate dedicated team of healthcare professionals working closely together to provide expert care to our patients.

We complete major orthopaedic surgeries, endoprosthetic reconstructions and sometimes amputations to enable patients to recover from their orthopaedic tumours. We are supported by McMillan nurses, and work closely with our Occupational and Physical Therapists to support our patients through their recovery from surgery and back home.

To be responsible for a group of patients, working alongside our health care assistants to meet all your patients needs.

To administer medications in accordance with NMC guidelines, care for complex wound dressings, mobilise patients, provide psychological support and become an expert orthopaedic oncology nurse.

To escalate concerns regarding patients appropriately, observe and report safeguarding concerns, support colleagues, provide education and teaching to patients and staff. Accountable to Ward Manager, Matron and Head Of Nursing.

To remain up to date with all elements of mandatory and desired training.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Please see the attached job description for more details regarding the role and responsibilities.

Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible.

This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026

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