Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 19 August 2025

Job summary

Registered Staff Nurse - Band 5

Part time -22.5 hours per week

This role is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

Full current UK Professional registration and working within a UK NHS Trust is essential when applying. All applicants who do not fit this criteria will not be eligible for shortlisting and be dismissed from the process.

Do not apply if process of UK registration/visa is not complete.

PLEASE NOTE: if you are a student qualifying in Spring 2025, please be aware that we have concluded our Newly-Qualified Nursing campaign and are unable to accept any additional applications at this time.

An exciting opportunity has become available to work in The Meadows and Medical Day Unit. Both of these units are outpatients areas, currently working 6 days a week. The Meadows specialises in the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments for all Haematology and Oncology patients.The Medical Day Unit supports the delivery of treatments for many medical departments in the trust to support patients with long term medical conditions.

Main duties of the job

  • The post holder will administer IV medications in line with treatment protocols. They will also develop skills to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens and other specialist treatments.
  • The post holder will be expected to work across both units providing blood and other infusions /supportive therapies.
  • The post holder must be flexible to meet the demands of the units.
  • Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's and local policies, protocols and procedures.
  • To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and FireSafety measures

The post holder will hold the relevant competencies required to manage these patients in the outpatient setting. This would include working towards obtaining Competency in SACT delivery. An element of this role will be to support the private patients within The Meadows.

The units also provide supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient in administering blood products adhering to the Trust's guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and quick learner with a positive attitude towards their workAs a nursing team, we are hardworking and friendly and pride ourselves on a very high standard of patient care

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7024656-3

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

SWINDON

SN3 6BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To act immediately and sensitively with patients/carers to resolve any concerns raised.
  • To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all other clinical areas associated within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the wider NHS services i.e. community
  • To participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.
  • To work within the MDT identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To act immediately and sensitively with patients/carers to resolve any concerns raised.
  • To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all other clinical areas associated within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the wider NHS services i.e. community
  • To participate in the Trusts appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.
  • To work within the MDT identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.

Please see the attached job description for full information.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • First Level registration
  • Diploma/Degree in relevant area or willing to work towards one
  • Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
  • Clinical skills in Canulation, Venepuncture, Blood transfusions
  • Post registration experience

Desirable

  • Ukons SACT Passport (or to undertake).
  • Teaching qualification
  • Clinical skills in accessing Central Venous Catheters
  • Post registration training preferably in haematological / oncological care.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of teaching
  • Experience of working as preceptor/facilitator
  • Experience of MDT working

Desirable

  • Previous experience in speciality
  • Experience of taking charge and delegating duties
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • First Level registration
  • Diploma/Degree in relevant area or willing to work towards one
  • Evidence of ongoing continuous professional development
  • Clinical skills in Canulation, Venepuncture, Blood transfusions
  • Post registration experience

Desirable

  • Ukons SACT Passport (or to undertake).
  • Teaching qualification
  • Clinical skills in accessing Central Venous Catheters
  • Post registration training preferably in haematological / oncological care.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of teaching
  • Experience of working as preceptor/facilitator
  • Experience of MDT working

Desirable

  • Previous experience in speciality
  • Experience of taking charge and delegating duties

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

SWINDON

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

SWINDON

SN3 6BB


Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Sharon Northwood

sharon.northwood1@nhs.net

01793607477

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

249-7024656-3

Job locations

Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

SWINDON

SN3 6BB


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