Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Haematology Day Unit

St Mary's Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary's Hospital is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse for its Paediatric Haematology Day Unit. In this role, you will lead patient care, manage junior staff, and contribute to continuous service improvement. The position offers career development opportunities within a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Onsite leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience at band 5 within the relevant specialty.
• Experience in supervising junior staff and delivering mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical expert within your sphere of work.
• Ensure patients are assessed and care plans are implemented.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Leadership

Education

RSCN/RN (child)

APLS

Job description

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Senior Staff Nurse - Paediatric Haematology Day Unit, London

Client: St Mary's Hospital

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

We are looking for a Band 6 Paediatric Nurse with expertise, experience, and passion to develop the service alongside renowned clinicians and the senior nursing team.

Our paediatric haematology day unit at St Mary’s Hospital specializes in caring for children with haemoglobinopathies, oncological conditions, red cell disorders, and bone marrow failure syndromes. Children post bone marrow transplant and gene therapy attend for follow-up and ongoing care.

We offer comprehensive management for children with sickle cell disease and thalassaemia, including a dedicated teenage and young adult transition service. We are the specialist Haemoglobinopathy centre in the Paediatric Imperial Red Cell Network, providing tertiary and outreach services across North West London.

Main duties of the job

• Ensure appropriate referral and discussion with the multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care.
• Assess patients, develop, implement, and evaluate care plans according to Trust policies.
• Maintain open communication channels, support the ward team, encourage ideas, and address issues proactively.
• Act as a clinical expert within your sphere of work.
• Provide visible leadership and line management for nursing and support staff.
• Ensure staffing levels comply with Trust policies.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the clinical environment.
• Promote a culture of learning and quality improvement.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare, you can achieve remarkable things with exceptional colleagues, working with leading clinicians in patient care.

Join a vibrant team that embodies our values: expert, kind, collaborative, and aspirational. Enjoy unique experiences and accelerate your career growth.

Benefits include career development, flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition, and optional benefits like Cycle to Work, car lease, season ticket loans, and onsite leisure memberships.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving staff working lives. We welcome applications for flexible, part-time, or job-share roles. Please discuss this at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full description outlines key tasks and responsibilities, along with the person specification detailing required qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge. Please view the attached Job Description with the advert.

Person specification

Education

• RSCN/RN (child)
• Experience supervising junior staff or mentorship in practice
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills
• APLS certification

Experience

• At least 12 months experience at band 5 in the relevant specialty
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience in change management and positive change initiatives

Skills

• Specialist knowledge of the patient group
• Training in safe chemotherapy delivery
• Understanding of research and audit processes
• Ability to lead a ward or ward section, delegate, and supervise junior staff

Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and SMS (if a mobile number is provided).