Job reference: 243346
Salary: Please see advert
Job closing date: 12/04/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Various
Job posted date: 19/03/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: Oncology team

Job Advert

Chemotherapy Nurse (Ref: 243346)

Substantive post

Full Time - 36 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544 - £43,039 per annum

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum

(Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)


This exciting role will allow the successful applicant to work alongside the Oncology & Palliative nursing team in the delivery of care across NHS Shetland. The post holder will be required to undertake training to achieve Post Graduate Chemotherapy Course if not already held. They will assist in the day to day running of the chemotherapy unit and tasks as delegated by The Clinical Nurse Specialists.


We are seeking a nurse who is enthusiastic and committed. You will have excellent communication, organisation and teaching skills, together with a keenness to bring new ideas to the service. The ability to work autonomously and within the multidisciplinary team setting is essential for this post. There will be a good opportunity for career progression within this speciality.


For an informal discussion, please contact Dawn Umphray (Lead Cancer Nurse), Lynne Leask or Maureen Hughson on 01595 74 3347.


Closing date: 12/04/26

Interview date: TBC



For more information and to apply:


Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:

https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173


External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-

https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173


If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.


Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.


In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.


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