Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology Ward

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Senior Staff Nurse for their Haematology Ward. This full-time role offers the chance to provide high-quality nursing care and administer chemotherapy to patients. With a supportive team environment, the successful candidate will have opportunities for professional development and contribute to exciting service expansions. Join a leading healthcare provider committed to enhancing patient outcomes and delivering exceptional care in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of post-registration experience required.
• NMC registered and chemotherapy competent.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication safely to patients.
• Provide effective nursing care to patients.
• Recognize and act on life-threatening reactions.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Patient assessment

Team working

Medication administration

Clinical skills training

Patient safety

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Senior Staff Nurse - Haematology Ward

West Ward at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has a full-time vacancy for a band 6 senior staff nurse. West Ward is a Haematology Day Unit open Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00, offering a comprehensive range of treatments, procedures, and monitoring interventions for Haematology patients. We seek a hardworking, motivated nurse with at least 1 year of post-registration experience and chemotherapy competence to join our friendly team during an exciting period of service development and expansion. The successful candidate will have support and opportunities to further develop their clinical skills.

There is also an opportunity for a 12-month secondment cover. Please note this is restricted to internal applicants.

Main duties of the job

1. Safe administration of medication via different routes.
2. Team working.
3. Patient safety.
4. Chemotherapy administration.
5. Clinical skills training.
6. Patient assessment.
7. Providing efficient, effective, and evidence-based nursing care to patients on West Day Bed unit.
8. Recognizing life-threatening reactions and acting appropriately.

About us

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. It achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006 and was the first in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust provides high-quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, including areas from Newbury to Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham, parts of Hampshire, and Oxfordshire. It is Reading's largest employer.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7180123NCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Job description

For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

This job description is not exhaustive and will be periodically reviewed with the post-holder.

Person Specification

Qualifications - Essential

• At least 6 months of experience from newly qualified nurses.
• NMC registered.
• Chemotherapy competent.

Experience - Desirable

• Working in acute medicine for 6+ months.
• Ability to work as part of a small team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS check is required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further details, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Employer's website: https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/