Band 5 Staff Nurse - Haematology Oncology Day Unit

NHS; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit. This role involves assessing and managing patients undergoing anti-cancer treatments. Candidates will receive specialist training, and previous experience is desirable but not essential. The position offers opportunities to develop advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with evidence of continued professional development.
• Ability to work well in a multi-professional team.

Responsibilities

• Safely assess SACT patients and manage treatment-related toxicities.
• Be the Nurse in charge and support senior nurse in managing acutely unwell patients.

Skills

Administration of SACT treatments

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Managing treatment-related toxicities

Education

Registered General Nurse

First Level degree in related subject

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Haematology Oncology Day Unit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the team on the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit at Good Hope Hospital. The post holder is responsible for the toxicity assessment prior to administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and supportive treatments. The nurse-led unit provides a specialist Oncology and Haematology nursing service to patients, families and carers by demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and principles of the safe delivery of SACT and supportive products within the day unit setting. Experience in this area is desired, but not essential as specialist education and training will be provided. The unit at GHH is open Monday-Friday 08.00-18.00 hours, closed bank holidays. Informal visits welcomed prior to application.

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Main duties of the job

Safely assess SACT patients and be confident in managing treatment-related toxicities. Be competent in the administration of Intravenous, Subcutaneous, oral and intramuscular SACT. Skills in cannulation, venepuncture and accessing Central Venous Access Devices are desired, as well as a willingness to undertake venesections and blood transfusions.

The post holder is required at times to be the Nurse in charge and will be supported by the senior nurse in managing acutely unwell patients and liaising with the MDT.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• First Level degree in related subject or undertaking a degree pathway.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Experience

• Experience of multi-professional working
• Friendly and supportive attitude

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust