University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Adult Staff Nurse - Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

The closing date is 13 October 2025

Apply for this job

Job summary

Are you a motivated and passionate nurse who is interested in working in an innovative, fast-paced chemotherapy setting?

Have you had enough of working nights and are looking for more social hours? If so we'd love to hear from you.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse who is interested in a Staff Nurse role in our committed, positive and friendly team. We would ideally like to recruit nurses that are experienced and skilled in giving chemotherapy but can offer a 6 month training programme.

The chemotherapy department has recently been awarded 'Gold Accreditation' for our high standards of patient care. We deliver a range of systemic anti-cancer treatments within our dynamic nurse led service. The main Haematology and Oncology Day unit and Teenage and Young adult area are based within the Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, also offering a community based service at two satellite centres in the north and south of the city.

Within these areas we care for and deliver treatment to patients with solid tumours and haematological disorders, including patients participating in clinical trials, throughout all stages of their cancer journey. Our innovative culture ensures staff can develop and flourish, while enjoying a positive work-life balance.

Full time and part time applicants are welcome to apply.

https://vimeo.com/uhbwmi/download/1063262273/0612f6a42d please watch our BHOC Showcase Video

Main duties of the job

The majority of the role will be based in the Chemotherapy day unit, with working hours of 8.00-18.00. Once fully trained, you will also be expected to work some of your hours in the community satellite units, Monday to Friday, including some Bank Holidays.

Deliver Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy safely to patients with a range of oncology and haematological conditions, within hospital and community based units.

Work as part of the nursing team & MDT to:

  • Be responsible and accountable for the delivery of SACT treatments to a scheduled group of patients.

Act as professional role model/team leader setting standards of practice promoting clinical effectiveness and opportunities for teaching others.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa / pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

387-SPS4643-GB

Job locations

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Trainig

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Competencies in delivering SACT
  • Evidence of post Graduate Education or willingness to work towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Acute Setting
  • Interest in the Specialised Area

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching/Mentoring

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
  • IT skills
  • Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
  • Clinical decision making ability
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Act in a professional manner
  • Self-motivated
  • A team player
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Supportive

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential

  • Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard
Person Specification

Qualifications and Trainig

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Desirable

  • Competencies in delivering SACT
  • Evidence of post Graduate Education or willingness to work towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in Acute Setting
  • Interest in the Specialised Area

Desirable

  • Experience of teaching/Mentoring

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
  • IT skills
  • Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
  • Clinical decision making ability
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Act in a professional manner
  • Self-motivated
  • A team player
  • Recognition of own limits
  • Supportive

Public Sector Language Competency

Essential

  • Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

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

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Sister

Alice O'Reilly / Alice James

alice.o'reilly@uhbw.nhs.uk

01173427526

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa / pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

387-SPS4643-GB

Job locations

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)'s privacy notice (opens in a new tab)