Staff Nurse (XR05)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to provide patient-centered care for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care, work with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to patient education and discharge planning. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Mentorship opportunities

Continuing education in cancer care

Qualifications

• Must maintain current registration on the NMC register.
• Willingness to undergo necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate individualized care programs.
• Lead and support Clinical Support Workers during shifts.
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education.

Skills

Assessment and planning skills

Good written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team development understanding

Education

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2

Job description

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a passion for patients receiving cancer treatment?

The Oncology Clinical Service Unit has 9 in‑patient wards and is recruiting posts on J84, J88, J89 and J93. The wards operate 24 hours a day with night shifts. Full- time and part‑time positions are available.

As a Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care to patients with complex care needs. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence‑based nursing care, supporting patients through their treatment, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to holistic care, discharge planning and patient education.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills within a supportive environment that values teamwork, professional development and compassionate care. We provide comprehensive induction, mentorship and opportunities for continuing education in cancer care.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver direct and indirect care to patients. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care to the highest standards, lead and support a team of Clinical Support Workers and apprentices on a shift‑by‑shift basis, act as a role model, participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and staff education, and collaborate with other health professionals to ensure safe, effective and patient‑focused care.

About us

Leeds Cancer Centre is one of the largest specialist cancer services in the UK, providing excellence in oncology and haematology care, research and innovation. We are committed to delivering high‑quality patient‑centred care aligned with our values: Patient‑centred, Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered.

Job responsibilities

The role is to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care. You will deliver care without supervision and take responsibility as the prime care provider for a group of patients, promote confidence in our commitment to excellent compassionate care, and take charge of the ward or department as necessary in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse. You will participate in in‑service training, preceptorship and mentorship of junior staff, maintain your personal development and work within an environment caring for adult patients.

Person Specification

Skills & Behaviours

• Able to provide and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care
• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members

Experience

• Caring, compassionate & motivated
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Ability to act professionally at all times
• Ability to organise self and others
• Teaching and assessing skills
• Team player

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or 2
• Has current registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register
• Willing to undergo training as necessary

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.