# Staff Nurse - Haematology DTU > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-haematology-dtu/b3bdcaae-ab21-477b-ab92-a56d86381952 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-haematology-dtu/b3bdcaae-ab21-477b-ab92-a56d86381952.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Churchill Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Staff nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum / Pro Rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T13:10:36.794Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Headington/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v8384502 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Band 5 Foundation/Staff Nurse Haematology Ward / Day Treatment Unit Cancer & Haematology Centre, Churchill Hospital, Oxford Come and join the OUH team and become a part of our world-renowned teaching hospital and centre of clinical excellence! Are you a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse looking to develop your career in specialist haematology and cancer care? We are looking for Band 5 Foundation/Staff Nurses to join our nursing teams within the Haematology Ward or Day Treatment Unit (DTU) at the Churchill Hospital. We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses and experienced Band 5 nurses who are enthusiastic about developing specialist knowledge and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Full and part time roles are available. For more information and to arrange an informal visit (recommended), please contact Valerie Zhande (Valerie.Zhande@ouh.nhs.uk) Please note: NMC PIN is a requirement for all applicants Remote interviews will not be offered. All interviews will be held face to face. ### Main duties of the job Haematology Ward The Haematology Ward provides specialist inpatient care for patients with a range of malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions, including patients receiving complex treatments such as systemic anti-cancer therapy, stem-cell transplantation and cellular therapies. Nurses develop experience in caring for acutely unwell and immunocompromised patients, complex intravenous therapies, blood-product support, symptom management and multidisciplinary care. Please note: The Haematology Ward provides a 24-hour inpatient service, and successful applicants will be required to participate in rotational working, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Day Treatment Unit (DTU) DTU provides planned ambulatory care for oncology and haematology patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy, supportive treatments, blood products and other specialist interventions. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in patient assessment, intravenous therapy, treatment monitoring, patient education and specialist cancer nursing. Please note: DTU is primarily an ambulatory/day-treatment service, with staff working flexibly across the unit’s operating days, including Saturdays. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities What we are looking for You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, or a newly qualifying nurse eligible for registration before commencing in post. You will demonstrate: - Compassionate, safe and patient-centred care - Excellent communication and teamwork - Effective organisation and prioritisation skills - Ability to recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately - Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement - Enthusiasm for developing specialist haematology and cancer nursing skills Previous haematology, Oncology or SACT experience is desirable but not essential. You will receive appropriate induction, competency-based development and support, with newly qualified nurses supported through OUH preceptorship. You will be encouraged and funded to undertake the SACT module at Oxford Brookes University, with the timing dependent on your prior experience. Applicants are encouraged to indicate within their supporting statement whether they have a preference for Haematology Ward, DTU, or would be happy to be considered for either clinical area. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### application form **Essential** - NMC registered / Due to complete course **Desirable** - Previous Nursing experience - Experience with administering intravenous drugs in current role - - Current/previous acute NHS experience ### Education/Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (Part 1. 8. 12 or 15 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register - Depending on area of practice) or National Certification in area of Practice. - UK recognised Degree in Nursing relevant to post. - Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of an NMC revalidation or equivalent ## Documents - [job description and person specification (pdf, 333.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713706) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.