Staff Nurse

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Flexible working options

Structured preceptorship

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 5 Staff Nurse roles at BHOC and Weston General Hospital. The post offers opportunities across clinical areas, with rotation across services to support development and career progression in haematology and oncology nursing.

We welcome applicants at various experience levels and provide preceptorship, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment with flexible working options where feasible.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in Haematology or Oncology nursing.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Experience as preceptor/mentor.
• Experience of undertaking research or audit projects.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice or project work undertaken.

Skills

Haematology/Oncology nursing

Leadership experience

Preceptor/mentor

Research/Audit experience

Evidence-based practice

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registration

Teaching/mentoring experience

Job description

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust 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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Job overview

Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital

The Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) is the regional specialist centre for Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care in the South West . We are delighted to offer Band 5 Staff Nurse opportunities across our clinical areas . O ur inpatient wards and Chemotherapy Day Unit provid e an excellent platform to specialise, broaden experience and develop a rewarding nursing career in cancer care .

We would love to hear from newly qualified nurses and experienced Band 5's , we have roles to suit all levels of experience and aspiration . At application or interview, you will be able to state a preferred clinical area , while also benefiting from opportunities to work across services , with different staff groups, and rotate as part of your development.

Please watch the below video to learn more about BHOC and what this exemplary centre can offer:

We are able to offer positions within the following areas:

• Ward D603 – Specialist Haematology and Oncology Inpatient Ward and Teenage and Young Adult Inpatient Ward (D601).
• Ward D703 - Combined Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Ward.
• D502 - Chemotherapy Day Unit (Hospital & Community Satellites).
• Weston Oncology and Haematology Day Unit

Working Across Services

We can offer you a supportive package of opportunities for development :

• Experience across inpatient, ambulatory , emergency care and day case settings
• Development of skills specific to Haematology and oncology along with a wide range of highly transferable clinical skills relevant to any onwards career progression
• Exposure to the full cancer pathway, from acute presentation to treatment delivery to end of life
• Clear progression routes and support to develop into specialist, clinical research or senior nursing and advanced practice roles

Working for our organisation

What We’re Looking For

• Dedication to patient experience and safety standards
• Enthusiasm for learning , professional development , and sharing ideas
• Interest in specialising within haematology and oncology services
• Committment to excellence!

What We Offer

• Structured preceptorship support for newly qualified nurses
• Ongoing training and clinical development
• Friendly, supportive teams with strong leadership
• Opportunities for rotation , mentorship and supported career progression within BHOC and wider services at Weston
• Flexible working options, including full – time , part – time and secondment opportunities
• NHS pension and staff benefits

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

[e-mail] - Director of Nursing

[e-mail] - Deputy Director of Nursing

[e-mail] - Inpatient Matron

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Appropriate post registration experience in Haematology or Oncology nursing
• Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
• Experience as preceptor/mentor
• Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
• Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken

Skills and Abilities

• Organisation and management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to perform clinical activities specific to cancer care
• Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
• Interpersonal skills – Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Able to manage difficult situations
• Awareness of audit & research
• Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
• Flexible working practices for 24 hour service

Education and qualifications

• Nursing degree and current NMC registration
• Experience in teaching, assessing and mentoring
• Interest in clinical area

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.

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

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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.

Name Lisa Thomas Job title Matron - Recruitment Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01173426619 Additional information