Band 5 Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology Staff Nurse

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in London is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their haemato-oncology team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional development and specialization in caring for patients with haematological disorders and oncological conditions. Ideal candidates are required to be registered nurses with experience in IV medication administration and chemotherapy, providing high standards of patient care. This permanent position offers both full-time and part-time working patterns.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with previous Oncology or Haematology experience is desired.
• Ability to deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Support and guide trainee nurses throughout shifts.
• Maintain high standards of care compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

IV medication administration

Chemotherapy experience

Intravenous cannulation

Venepuncture

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology Staff Nurse

The closing date is 20 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join any of our friendly haemato‑oncology wards at St Georges Hospital, on a part time permanent basis. These wards care for patients with a variety of malignant and non‑malignant haematological disorders and oncological conditions. The department works with a team of specialist consultants, nurses and AHPs who collectively provide a comprehensive service covering diagnosis, treatment, symptom control management, and end of life care.

The haematology‑oncology department is comprised of Gordon Smith Ward (12 beds), Ruth Myles Ward (12 beds) and Trevor Howell Ward (19 beds). There is a haematology day care unit attached to Ruth Myles Ward and an Oncology Day Unit attached to Trevor Howell Ward. We also have clinical nurse specialists associated with blood cancers, solid tumours and bleeding disorders as well having a research team conducting clinical trials.

We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients and always put the patients first. You will need to be a registered nurse and ideally demonstrate previous Oncology/Haematology experience, evidence of the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy is desired. Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are also desirable, however full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well‑resourced environment, with support from the unit's haemato‑oncology practice educators. We will support and encourage you to achieve your potential as a nurse.

You will need to have the ability to plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence‑based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co‑ordinator of the shift.

To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.

To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

To ensure that all nursing procedures are carried out in accordance with St George's Healthcare NHS Trust policies taking appropriate action in emergency situations.

In conjunction with the multidisciplinary team, be responsible for setting, monitoring and maintaining excellent standards of care particularly for patients with multiple needs who require complex packages of care.

Maintaining personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and ensuring a friendly environment at all times.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Person Specification

Organisational Management

• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care according to individual needs.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workload and patient care needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of managing resources.
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical risk.

Education & Research

• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice.
• Understands the importance of developing self and others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of audit.
• Ability to take on small research or audit project.

General & Personal

• Motivated and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the speciality.
• Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care.
• Sound verbal and written communication.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation.

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.

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro‑rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number

200-7602087-GO-ND

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust