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Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic, confident, dynamic and motivated experienced nurses with excellent communication skills and experience of oncology and haematology patients who contribute in maintaining highest standards of care whilst demonstrating effective leadership and providing support.
You are expected to provide ongoing care for Haematology and Oncology patients (including Sickle Cell) in our inpatient wards. You will be working with the wider multidisciplinary team in supporting patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and supportive care.
Overview:
We are looking for nurses with post qualification experience wishing to develop their clinical and leadership skills to come join us on this exciting journey in caring for our Haematology Oncology patients.
All applicants must have NMC registration and ideally have experience in Haematology Oncology.
Closing date: 27th July 2026
Interview date: 20th August 2026
Main duties of the job
This ward is part of a larger portfolio of Cancer and Sickle Cell wards. These units require a highly skilled workforce and staff will require experience in caring for patients with cancer or sickle cell disease. Staff will learn to care for patients having treatments, and learn the skills to administer chemotherapy. Experience of this will be an advantage but training will be provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the staff nurse role in Haematology includes supporting the nursing and multidisciplinary workforce in contributing to delivering high standards of clinical leadership, and committed to excellent standard of patient care.
Responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in the specialty. Supporting and leading the team in adhering to areas of compliance and governance. Provide leadership, support and guidance to staff in monitoring the planning and delivering of patient care.
*Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details*
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise & meet deadlines
- Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
- Uses own initiative and is able to take decisions
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff
Desirable
- Able to administer chemotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Desirable
- Experience as NIC
- Experience as mentor/teaching for junior and students
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered nurse
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Post registration experience of working in an acute setting
Desirable
- SACT course
- SSSAP
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Trust values and behvaiours demonstrated
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Haematology with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 p.a inc HCA. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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