Staff Nurse - Ward 11/Haematology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Bournemouth is seeking an Inpatient Haematology Nurse. This role involves administering chemotherapy, supportive care, and gaining experience in an integrated clinical trials unit. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and communication skills, and training will be provided. Flexibility with shifts, including nights and weekends, is essential. Interested individuals can apply through the provided channels before 23 Sep 2025.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Access to National Study Days/Conferences

Qualifications

• No prior chemotherapy or haematology experience required.
• Must be flexible and willing to do shift work.
• Positive attitude and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Administer chemotherapy and supportive care.
• Gain experience in inpatient and day-care settings.
• Support patient care in a compassionate manner.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

This busy purpose-built Inpatient Haematology ward is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with good organisational and communication skills, to complement the existing team. No prior chemotherapy or haematology experience is required as training will be provided.

Shift pattern and location

The post holder must be flexible and willing to do shift work which will involve working long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays pro rota. Ward 11 and Ward 7 Right are two 10-bed Acute Haematology Inpatient areas, including a bone marrow transplant suite and isolation unit. In addition to the inpatient ward there is a Day-care Unit.

About the unit

The unit’s activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care, stem cell transplants and an integrated clinical trials unit. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to gain experience in both areas, inpatient and day-care when undertaking chemotherapy training.

Hours and base location

The inpatient Acute Haematology Ward operates a shift system of long days and night duties including bank holidays and weekend duties with the hours of work being 07:00–19:30 and 19:00–07:30. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

Development and education

We actively support professional development through provision of places on National Study Days/Conferences where appropriate. In addition we have a unit-based Practice Educator to support our:

• Local induction programme
• Chemotherapy Course
• University Accredited Haematology Course
• In-house education programme

Values and context

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Organisation context

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

How to apply / further information

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.