Band 5 Staff Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant Unit

The Methodist Church in Britain; West End; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover after probation

Pension with matched contributions

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking a permanent Band 5 Staff Nurse for its Stem Cell Transplant Unit. The role focuses on care for patients through treatment, transplantation and recovery, including chemotherapy within assessed competencies. The post requires NMC registration and oncology/haematology experience.

Shifts cover long days, nights and weekends across seven days, totaling 37.5 hours weekly, with a supportive multidisciplinary team and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Chemotherapy competence.
• Familiarity with central venous access devices.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Organising and prioritising workload and making sound clinical decisions.
• Clear communication and a compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised nursing care.
• Take responsibility for each patient's care, explaining what is happening and involving families.
• Care for patients with oncology and haematology needs, including those undergoing stem cell transplantation.
• Give chemotherapy and other prescribed treatments within assessed competencies.
• Monitor patients closely, recognise changes in condition and elevate concerns promptly.
• Provide central venous access device care and phlebotomy.
• Support patients and families with clear information, practical guidance and compassionate care.
• Coordinate treatment and ongoing care with the multidisciplinary team.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to clinical audits, research and review of standard operating procedures.
• Support new colleagues and take part in team learning and service improvements.

Job description

A permanent Band 5 Staff Nurse post on the Stem Cell Transplant Unit at The London Clinic, a specialist team caring for patients with complex blood disorders. The work centres on looking after patients through treatment, transplantation and recovery, including giving chemotherapy within assessed competencies and tracking response to treatment alongside consultant haematologists. Shifts cover longdays, nights and weekends across seven days over 37.5 hours a week, and applicants need prior oncology or haematology experience. Current NMC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate individualised nursing care
• Take responsibility for each patient's care, explaining what is happening and involving families
• Care for patients with oncology and haematology needs, including those undergoing stem cell transplantation
• Give chemotherapy and other prescribed treatments within assessed competencies
• Monitor patients closely, recognise changes in condition and elevate concerns promptly
• Provide central venous access device care and phlebotomy
• Support patients and families with clear information, practical guidance and compassionate care
• Coordinate treatment and ongoing care with the multidisciplinary team
• Keep accurate records and contribute to clinical audits, research and review of standard operating procedures
• Support new colleagues and take part in team learning and service improvements

Qualifications

• Recognised chemotherapy administration qualification, such as UKONS SACT or equivalent
• Cancer foundation and haematology qualifications, or equivalent relevant training or experience

Registration & licences

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Experience

• At least one year post-registration experience in an acute setting, including some oncology or haematology
• Chemotherapy competence

Skills & knowledge

• Familiarity with central venous access devices
• Phlebotomy skills
• Organising and prioritising workload and making sound clinical decisions
• Recognising when to seek support
• Clear communication and a compassionate approach to patients, families and colleagues

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, if required

Nice to have

• Experience in malignant haematology or stem cell transplantation
• Familiarity with transplant processes, JACIE and FACT guidance, or clinical audit

What’s offered

• Life insurance worth four times salary, full or part time
• Private medical cover after probation, with fast-track access
• Pension with matched contributions
• Employee assistance programme with counselling
• Blue Light Card discountsCycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Oncology and haematology training pathway