Band 5 Staff Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant Unit

NHS; West End; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Stem Cell Transplant Unit. This role involves delivering high standards of compassionate care to patients undergoing oncological treatments. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with care standards and participating in clinical audits. The ideal candidate should have NMC registration, acute hospital experience, and strong communication skills. An extensive benefits package and continuous professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Travel season ticket loan

Family friendly benefits

Retail discounts

Excellent career development

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration and be a registered nurse.
• Experience in an acute hospital environment is essential.
• Must possess strong communication, decision-making, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of safe and compassionate care to patients.
• Act as the named nurse, planning and evaluating care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and promote safe practice.

Skills

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Organisation skills

Flexible and team-oriented attitude

Education

Acute hospital experience

Tools

Chemotherapy administration certification

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant Unit

The Staff Nurse role within the Stem Cell Transplant Unit offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialist cancer setting, delivering complex and individualised care to patients undergoing advanced oncological and haematological treatments. You will be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, contributing to excellent clinical outcomes while developing specialist knowledge and competencies within stem cell transplant and cancer nursing.

Main duties of the job

As a Staff Nurse within the Stem Cell Transplant Unit, you will deliver high standards of safe, compassionate and evidence based care to patients with complex oncological and haematological needs. You will act as the named nurse for your patients, undertaking holistic assessments, planning and evaluating care, and maintaining accurate clinical records. The role involves close multidisciplinary working, adherence to regulatory and accreditation standards, participation in clinical audits and research activity and ongoing development of specialist competencies including chemotherapy administration and stem cell transplant care.

About us

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals and is internationally recognised for excellence in cancer care. Our Cancer Services deliver highly specialised treatment across oncology and haematology, including chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation and advanced cellular therapies, supported by leading consultants and expert nursing teams. Based within the Duchess of Devonshire Wing, our services combine cutting edge clinical practice with a strong focus on patient experience, safety and outcomes. We are deeply committed to developing our nurses and investing in long‑term careers. Staff benefit from structured oncology and haematology training pathways, ongoing competency development and clear progression opportunities within cancer nursing. We value professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where nurses can build specialist expertise and contribute meaningfully to the future of cancer care.

Job details

Job Title: Band 5 Staff Nurse
Salary: £40,461 - £47,280 (depending on experience)
Department: Oncology Haematology
Location: The Duchess of Devonshire Wing, 22 Devonshire Place
Hours: 37.5 per week, full‑time on rotation (Longdays & Longnights)
Reporting to: Ward Manager

Key Duties

• Act as the named nurse for individualised patient care using a holistic approach
• Provide expert nursing care for patients with oncological and haematological needs
• Maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records
• Promote safe practice, professional conduct and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Support orientation and training of new staff and contribute to departmental projects
• Achieve and maintain clinical competencies, including chemotherapy administration
• Participate in research, audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Adhere to infection prevention, safeguarding and health and safety policies

Essential Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Acute hospital experience
• Excellent communication, decision‑making and organisation skills
• Willingness to undertake further haematology training
• Flexible and team‑oriented attitude

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Chemotherapy administration certification (e.g. UKONS SACT, ENB 237/998)
• Haematology or stem cell transplant experience
• Familiarity with CVADs and phlebotomy
• Understanding of JACIE‑FACT standards and CAR‑T cell therapy

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Contributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20 %)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Travel season ticket loan
• Family friendly benefits
• A range of retail discounts
• Excellent career development with clear pathways and access to further education

Apply Now

You'll join a close‑k­nit, expert team working at the cutting edge of haematology care. The role offers real opportunities for further development through specialist pathways and professional education. This is a brilliant next step if you’re passionate about advancing your practice in cancer care. We will be reviewing applications and interviewing on a rolling basis. The advert may close early once all vacancies are filled, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Strictly no agency contact please. All direct applications will be considered in line with our recruitment process. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre‑employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from under‑represented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply – we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

Safe Recruitment

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.