Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bone marrow Transplant Specialist Nursing Team. We are looking for a passionate, motivated Band 5 staff nurse with some oncology/haematology experience to join the team.
This is a highly rewarding post in which you will have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge within the specialty and deliver holistic care to our patients and their families undertaking this complex treatment.
Main duties of the job
Providing high quality, evidence based care throughout thethe assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient programs. To work under indirect supervision, administering medication, maintaining accurate records, supporting MDT, and supervising junior staff.
- Clinical Care: Delivering individualised, patient-focused care while adhering to Trust policies, guidelines, and NMC professional standards.
- Assessment & Planning: Assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs of care, ensuring safety and dignity are maintained.
- Medication Management:Safely administering medications, including intravenous drugs, in compliance with policies.
- Monitoring & Evaluation:Monitoring patient conditions, reporting changes promptly, and initiating emergency interventions when necessary.
- Documentation:Keeping accurate, comprehensive electronic or paper patient records.
- Teamwork & Supervision: Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, mentoring students, and supervising healthcare assistants. Maintain their own professional development
- Communication:Communicating effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues to provide support and information.
- Safety & Infection Control:Maintaining a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection prevention protocols.
- Discharge Planning: Facilitating safe and timely patient discharge, including coordinating with community teams.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming one stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place', simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Documents to download section and once opened, you can either scan or click on the QR code. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Degree level 6 study
Knowledge
Essential
- 1 years' experience in Oncology/Haematology
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- IT/ Word Processing
Desirable
- Keen interest in Bone Marrow Transplant.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and as part of a team.
- Mentorship - ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- . Awareness of clinical audits
Desirable
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration - Registered Nurse
- Degree or Diploma
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Degree level 6 study
Knowledge
Essential
- 1 years' experience in Oncology/Haematology
- Knowledge of current nursing issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- IT/ Word Processing
Desirable
- Keen interest in Bone Marrow Transplant.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and as part of a team.
- Mentorship - ability to supervise and support junior staff
- Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
- . Awareness of clinical audits
Desirable
- Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
- Experience in relevant area of practice
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.
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.
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).
