Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a Senior Staff Nurse for the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. This part-time role involves managing patient care, leading a supportive team, and contributing to service development in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in oncology and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Oncology and Haematology.
• Proven commitment and experience in teaching.
• Experience in Acute Setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care according to agreed policies.
• Plan and manage staffing levels.
• Participate in audits and quality initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Team Player

Education

UK professional registration

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

Band 6

Main area Nursing - Oncology and Haematology Grade Band 6 Contract Secondment: 12 months Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 387-SPS8542-GB

Site Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 01/06/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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If so we’d love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse who is ready for a Senior Staff nurse role in our committed, positive and supportive team.

The team deliver a range of systemic anti-cancer treatments within our dynamic nurse led service. The main Haematology and Oncology unit and Teenage and Young adult area are based within the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, and we also offer a community based service at two satellite centres. As a day case service we open 08:00 -18:00, Monday to Friday.

Within these areas we care for and deliver treatment to patients with solid tumours and haematological disorders, through all stages of the cancer journey. We have an expanding service where staff can develop and flourish, while enjoying a positive work-life balance.

Our supportive team-working culture will empower you to build up professional relationships with your patients and their family as you follow closely their progress. Our patients appreciate dealing with a familiar, reassuring face, with an in-depth knowledge of their individual situation and needs. As a senior nurse you will need to have experience and skills in delivering care in this speciality. You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership and managerial skills, whilst also participating in service development.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills, be actively involved in recruitment and staff development reviews
• Manage patient care according to agreed policies and protocols, taking appropriate action, seeking advice of other members of the multi-disciplinary team as necessary
• Plan and manage staffing levels and skill mix to reflect the workload and meet the needs of the patients
• Actively participate in and facilitate ward or development projects, audits and quality initiatives in collaboration with senior staff to ensure they meet standards and targets and where appropriate suggest any change to improve standards
• Assist in the annual appraisal process
• Demonstrate the ability to access up-to-date evidence and critically analyse this to inform care practices

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience

• Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
• Experience in Oncology and Haematology
• Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
• Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
• Experience as practice supervisor/Assessor
• Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
• Experience in Acute Setting

Skills and Abilities

• Organisation and management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
• Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
• Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
• Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
• Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
• IT Literate
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to lead a team
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Awareness the role can be stressful and emotional at times
• Team Player
• Respectful
• Adaptable to change
• Supportive
• Problem solver & Clear critical thinker
• Integrity at all levels

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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IMPORTANT:

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Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.