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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Haematology Oncology Day Unit

The closing date is 20 July 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the team on the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit at Good Hope Hospital. The post holder is responsible for the toxicity assessment pre administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and supportive treatments. The nurse led unit provides a specialist Oncology and Haematology nursing service to patients, families and carers by demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and principles of the safe delivery of SACT and supportive products within the day unit setting. Experience in this area is desired, but not essential as specialist education and training will be provided. The unit at GHH is open Monday-Friday 08.00-18.00hours, closed bank holidays. Informal visits welcomed prior to application

Main duties of the job

Safely assess SACT patients and be confident in managing treatment related toxicities. Be competent in the administration of Intravenous, Subcutaneous, oral and intra-muscular SACT. Skills in Cannulation, venepuncture and accessing Central venous access devices are desired as well as a willingness to undertake venesections and blood transfusions

The post holder is required at times to be the Nurse in charge and will be supported by the senior nurse in managing acutely unwell patients and liaising with the MDT

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9008185

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Registered General Nurse
  • * First Level degree in related subject or undertaking a degree pathway.
  • * Evidence of continued professional development.
  • * 6 - 12 months minimum nursing experience

Experience

Essential

  • o Relevant post registration experience
  • o Experience of multi-professional working
  • o Good communication skills
  • o Friendly and supportive attitude
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Registered General Nurse
  • * First Level degree in related subject or undertaking a degree pathway.
  • * Evidence of continued professional development.
  • * 6 - 12 months minimum nursing experience

Experience

Essential

  • o Relevant post registration experience
  • o Experience of multi-professional working
  • o Good communication skills
  • o Friendly and supportive attitude

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 Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Christine Lowey

christine.lowey@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9008185

Job locations

Good Hope Hospital

Rectory Rd

Sutton Coldfield

West Midlands

B75 7RR


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