Staff Nurse

UDML College of Engineering, JECRC Founadation, Jaipur; Reading; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A health trust in the UK is looking for a Senior Staff Nurse for a six-month maternity cover in Haematology, based in Reading. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with at least two years of experience in haematology or oncology, possessing excellent clinical skills, IT literacy, and strong communication capabilities. The role offers a salary between £38,682 and £46,580 per annum along with numerous benefits, including flexible working and an NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual leave increasing with service

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health-service discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience in haematology or oncology.
• SaCT trained; desirable to be chemotherapy trained.
• Experience in mentoring and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality outpatient service for haematology patients.
• Support day-to-day management in the absence of the Ward Sister.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients.

Skills

Good IT literacy

Excellent clinical skills in haematology

Strong time-management skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Post-registration haematology or oncology experience of at least 2 years

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse (West Ward – Haematology) – Secondment

Band 6 – Secondment for 6 months (maternity cover). Full time – 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £38,682 – £46,580 per annum (annual rate).

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. Job Ref: 193-7669332NCG. Closing date: 28/12/2025 23:59.

About the Trust: Rated ‘Good’ by CQC. We are committed to compassionate, aspirational, resourceful and excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate a coordinated, high‑quality outpatient service to haematology patients in consultation with the ward manager and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
• Support the Ward Sister and manage the day‑to‑day running of the unit in her absence.
• Provide efficient, effective and evidence‑based nursing care to patients.
• Recognise life‑threatening reactions and act appropriately.
• Organise workload in line with clinical priorities.
• Work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Nurse.
• Post‑registration haematology or oncology experience of at least 2 years.
• SaCT trained.
• Desirable: Chemotherapy trained.
• Evidence of leadership/management and speciality development.
• Experience in mentoring, facilitation, teaching, assessing and coaching.
• Significant recent experience in a post‑qualification speciality.

Essential Skills

• Good IT literacy.
• Excellent clinical skills in haematology.
• Strong time‑management and communication skills.

Benefits

• Flexible working and emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro‑rata for part‑time staff.
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave (eligible staff).
• On‑site nursery.
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and lockable cycle storage.
• Bus‑to‑work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Health‑service discounts with many brands.

Applicant requirements:

• Appropriate UK professional registration.
• Mandatory disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (England and Wales) and Order 2020 compliance.

Note: The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to a high level of responses.

The Trust is committed to a smoke‑free environment, safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and follows safe recruitment practices.

Apply online via NHS Jobs.

Further details / informal visits contact

• Name: Juliet Owusu Nelson
• Job title: Lead Nurse
• Telephone: [phone]