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Salary for this role£32,073 – £39,043 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) and Weston General Hospital

TheBristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC)is the regional specialist centre forOncology, Haematology and Palliative Carein theSouth West. We are delighted to offerBand 5 Staff Nurse opportunities acrossourclinical areas. Our inpatient wards and Chemotherapy Day Unitprovidean excellent platform to specialise, broadenexperienceand develop a rewarding nursing career in cancer care.

We would love to hear fromnewly qualified nurses and experienced Band 5's, we have roles to suit all levels of experience and aspiration. At application or interview, you will be able tostatea preferred clinical area, while alsobenefitingfromopportunities to work across services, with different staff groups,and rotateas part of your development.

Please watch the below video to learn more about BHOC and what this exemplary centre can offer:

https://vimeo.com/uhbwmi/download/1063262273/0612f6a42d

Main duties of the job

We are able to offer positions within the following area's:

?Ward D603 - Specialist Haematology and Oncology Inpatient Ward and Teenage and Young Adult Inpatient Ward (D601).

?Ward D703 - Combined Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant Ward.

? D502 - Chemotherapy Day Unit (Hospital & Community Satellites).

?Weston Oncology and Haematology Day Unit

Working Across Services

We can offer youa supportive package ofopportunities for development:

Experience across inpatient, ambulatory, emergency careandday casesettings

Development ofskills specific to Haematology and oncology along with a wide range of highly transferable clinical skills relevant to any onwards career progression

Exposure to the full cancer pathway, from acute presentation to treatment deliveryto end of life

Clear progression routesand support to developintospecialist, clinical research or senior nursingand advanced practice roles

About us

WhatWe'reLooking For

NMCregistered Nurse (or due to qualify)

Commitment to delivering outstanding, compassionate care

Dedication to patientexperienceand safety standards

Passion forteamworkandgreat communicationskills

Enthusiasm for learning,professional development,and sharing ideas

Interest in specialising within haematology and oncology services

Commitment to excellence!

What We Offer

Structuredpreceptorship supportfor newly qualified nurses

Ongoingtraining and clinical development

Friendly, supportive teams with strong leadership

Opportunities forrotation,mentorshipandsupportedcareer progressionwithin BHOCandwiderservices at Weston

Flexible working options, includingfull-time,part-timeand secondment opportunities

NHS pension and staff benefits

Date posted

26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa / pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

387-SPS6479-GB-B

Job locations

Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre

22 Horfield Road

Bristol

BS2 8ED

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description attached to this vacancy.

Please reach out for more information:

Hayley.long@uhbw.nhs.uk - Director of Nursing

Kate.Gooding@uhbw.nhs.uk - Deputy Director of Nursing

Bethany.Crabb@uhbw.nhs.uk - Inpatient Matron

Rachel.Herrington@uhbw.nhs.uk - Outpatient/day unit Matron.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Appropriate post registration experience in Haematology or Oncology nursing
Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
Experience as preceptor/mentor

Desirable

Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Organisation and management skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Ability to perform clinical activities specific to cancer care
Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
Interpersonal skills - Calm - Supportive - Motivated - Professional
Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Able to manage difficult situations
Awareness of audit & research
Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
Flexible working practices for 24 hour service

Education and qualifications

Essential

Nursing degree and current NMC registration
Experience in teaching, assessing and mentoring
Interest in clinical area

Desirable

Relevant accredited post registration qualification

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.