Staff Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Staff benefits

Preceptorship for newly qualified N

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Band 5 Staff Nurses for the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital. The role offers opportunities across inpatient wards and day units, with development in haemato-oncology and cancer care.

You will join supportive teams, receive structured preceptorship, ongoing training and clear progression routes within BHOC and wider services at Weston, while contributing to compassionate,

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration or due to qualify.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding, compassionate care.
• Strong patient experience focus and safety standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; eager to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across inpatient, ambulatory, emergency and day-case settings.
• Support BHOC and Weston teams in delivery of cancer care.
• Participate in preceptorship and ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to patient safety and excellent patient experience.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Teamwork

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Job description

Staff Nurse | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

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

TheBristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC)is the regional specialist centre forOncology, Haematology and Palliative Carein theSouth West. We are delighted to offerBand 5 Staff Nurse opportunities acrossourclinical areas. Our inpatient wardsand Chemotherapy Day Unitprovidean excellent platform to specialise, broadenexperienceand develop a rewarding nursing career in cancer care.

We would love to hear fromnewly 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 tostatea preferred clinical area, while alsobenefitingfromopportunities to work across services, with different staff groups,and rotateas 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 area's:

• Ward D603 – Specialist Haematology and Oncology Inpatient Wardand 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

Wecan offer youa supportive package ofopportunities for development:

• Experience across inpatient, ambulatory, emergency careandday casesettings
• Development ofskills 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 deliveryto end of life
• Clear progression routesand support to developintospecialist, clinical research or senior nursingand advanced practice roles

WhatWe’reLooking For

• NMCregistered Nurse (or due to qualify)
• Commitment to delivering outstanding, compassionate care
• Dedication to patientexperienceand safety standards
• Passion forteamworkandgreat communicationskills
• Enthusiasm for learning,professional development,and sharing ideas
• Interest in specialising within haematology and oncology services
• Commitment to excellence!

What We Offer

• Structuredpreceptorship supportfor newly qualified nurses
• Ongoingtraining and clinical development
• Friendly, supportive teams with strong leadership
• Opportunities forrotation,mentorshipandsupportedcareer progressionwithin BHOCandwiderservices at Weston
• NHS pension and staff benefits

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

Please reach out for more information:

[e-mail] - Director of Nursing

[e-mail] - Deputy Director of Nursing

[e-mail] - Inpatient Matron

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Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 pa / pa pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Bristol, BS2 8ED Job type: Permanent Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Nov 2026