Job overview
This busy purpose built Haematology/Oncology Day Unit is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with good organisational and communication skills, to compliment the existing team. The Day Care unit is comprised of 14chair treatment area, procedure room, alternative therapy suite and many clinic rooms. The day unit is very busy seeing approx 250 patients per week. The unit’s activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care and occasional blood transfusion, Training would be provided for chemotherapy administration.
Please note this position is not open to Newly Qualified Staff Nurses.
This role required NMC Registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview date: Tuesday, 28th July 2026
Main duties of the job
We have a full time post of 37.5 hrs per week post for staff nurse in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit which operates shifts of 8-6pm Monday - Friday including bank holidays. 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 University Accredited Chemotherapy Course University Accredited Haematology Course In-house education programme. * If you are interested in relocating to Bournemouth we offer an excellent relocation package of up to £13,000. For further details on relocation expenses please visit the Trust website.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Contact Tess George Ward Sister on 03000195119 / 03000194774 or email [email protected] if you would like a visit or any queries.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
- Knowledge of the conditions relevant to Haematology/Oncology
Desirable
- Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
- Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
- End of life care
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective communication using a variety of methods
- Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant
- Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
- Able to integrate and work within the MDT
- Organisation and planning skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Time management skills
Desirable
- Leadership and management
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Basic IT Skills
- Demonstrate ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
- Non-IV and IV medication administration including adminisitration of blood products
- Calculation of drug doses for infusions requiring frequent concentration.
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
- Adminsitration of Chemotherapy
- Awareness of Audit
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology Unit with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Jul 2026.
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