Staff Nurse - Haematology/Oncology Unit
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
This busy purpose built Haematology/Oncology Day Unit is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with good organisa...
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 programmeUniversity Accredited Chemotherapy CourseUniversity Accredited Haematology CourseIn-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.
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 tessmol.george@nhs.net if you would like a visit or any queries.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse.
- Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification
- Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
- Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
- End of life care
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
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.
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
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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