Staff Nurse Haematology - Ward 2A | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Knowsley seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Haematology Department at Whiston Hospital. As part of the team, you will provide high-quality care, administer chemotherapy, and support patients during treatment. The role requires flexible shift patterns and participation in both day and night shifts. If you are passionate about patient care and teamwork, we invite you to apply and be part of our commitment to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in chemotherapy or oncology nursing is preferable.
• Ability to assess, plan, and evaluate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to patients undergoing chemotherapy.
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized patient care programs.
• Supervise junior staff and contribute to team development.

Skills

Patient care

Chemotherapy administration

Nursing procedures

Team collaboration

Flexibility in shifts

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual who has a passion for providing 5-star patient care to join the Haematology Department at Whiston Hospital. Ward 2A is a 21‑bed Haematology/General Medical ward with a day care facility. The successful candidate will provide high quality care, administer chemotherapy and care for patients who have received chemotherapy, and provide support to patients and their families during challenging treatment and, at times, end of life care. The post holder will be expected to rotate to both day and night shifts and be flexible in their approach to caring for a number of patients. Our aim is to provide a high‑quality service whilst empowering and including patients in their care to achieve the best in everything we do now and in the future.

Our Trust values and vision guide how we deliver care across the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9,000 across 21 sites. We strive to ensure all communities have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop and implement programmes of care for patients, providing advice in a variety of settings.
• Carry out nursing procedures in line with current NMC standards of proficiency.
• Ensure the health, wellbeing and independence of patients and service users across healthcare settings, maintaining associated records and ensuring safe and effective care at all times.
• Supervise junior staff and learners.
• Understand and demonstrate the Trust values at all times.
• Participate in the rotation between day and night shifts and be flexible in approach to caring for a number of patients.

Clinical Skills and Professional Practice

• Plan and organise a defined caseload of patients on an ongoing basis and assess, plan, implement/deliver and evaluate patient care for a defined caseload, recognising signs of deterioration and responding according to protocol.
• Maintain appropriate levels of training for clinical skills within scope of practice.
• Maintain safe custody of drugs, ensuring that checking, witnessing and administration procedures comply with statutory and Trust requirements.
• Respond to complaints/concerns in the absence of senior staff and escalate as required.
• Ensure clinical incidents/near misses are managed, reported and escalated in a timely manner.
• Be part of the multidisciplinary team decision making and act as the patient advocate to support the patient pathway.
• Work within organisational policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures; report any deficiencies to the Line Manager.
• Ensure privacy, dignity and safety of individuals at all times.

Use of Resources

• Actively participate in the effective and efficient use of ward/departmental resources and equipment, including stock management and care and maintenance of equipment.
• Handle patient valuables with safe storage and transportation.
• Sign off agency timesheets to verify and record hours worked.
• Co‑ordinate with the Roster Coordinator to balance personal roster within the roster period.
• Order and receipt of goods in accordance with the Trust’s financial framework.

Team Development and Professional Growth

• Depone in the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Manage own time and that of others, through delegation, to ensure high quality service delivery.
• Act as assessor/supervisor for junior staff and students.
• Participate in setting yearly personal and professional objectives and support appraisal processes for junior staff.
• Be flexible in delivering safe staffing across the Trust and participate in redeployment within scope of practice.

Research, Audit and Personal Development

• Contribute to data collection for research and audit purposes and identify audit topics relevant to the ward/department.
• Critically evaluate research before applying to clinical practice to enhance patient care.
• Identify areas for self-development and maintain a professional portfolio and reflective diary for revalidation.
• Support the team by promoting self-help and wellbeing and foster a culture of learning and innovation.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.