Staff Nurse, Band 5 Haematology

Gloshospitals; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse (Band 5) in Haematology to join the Edward Jenner Unit. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care in line with UK law, the NMC code and trust values.

Deliver high-quality care and manage complex haematology/SACT cases, while communicating effectively with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. The role includes mentoring junior staff and contributing to service improvements.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in hospital settings.
• NHS experience.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check required.

Responsibilities

• Work independently to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team, wards and departments as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, potentially complex or distressing information, to provide patient-centred care and maximise rehabilitation potential.
• Be competent in the use of Trust IT systems including electronic patient records, email and Track-Care.
• Organise own time and that of learners and non-registered staff as appropriate.
• Support senior staff in the management and supervision of the Edward Jenner Unit.

Skills

Nursing skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse, Band 5 Haematology

The closing date is 19 November 2026

Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct and the trust values

Deliver high quality essential care to all persons in their care

Deliver complex care to service users in their field of practice- Haematology, SACT

Practice in a compassionate, respectful way, maintaining dignity and well being and communicating effectively

Expected interview date: 07/12/2026

Main duties of the job

Work independently to deliver a high standard of evidence -based care in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.

Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team, wards and departments as required.

To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information, to provide patient centred care, to encourage self management, maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/ understanding difficulties.

Be competent in the use of all relevent Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email and Track-Care.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Job responsibilities

• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Manage a caseload of patients within the Edward Jenner Unit.
• Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services.
• To organise own time and that of non-registered staff, students and other learners as appropriate.
• To support the senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the Edward Jenner Unit
• Actively contribute to a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learn

Matron Catherine Harker

[e-mail]

07977827190

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience within hospital setting
• NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£32,073 to £39,043 a year(pa, pro rata if part-time)