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Staff Nurse - Haematology and Oncology Day Unit

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool, FY3 8NR Posted 27 October 2026 Apply by 10 November 2026
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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)

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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on the Haematology and Oncology day unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.

We are a specialist unit that provides treatment to patients that suffer with cancer or any haematological malignancies. The type of treatments involve intensive chemotherapy, blood products support , treatment and management of neutropenic sepsis or other side effects related to administration of cytotoxic drugs. We also provide the holistic management of these patients , and proceed with the adequate support and triage of symptoms.

As a nurse working within the unit , you will develop your skills and competencies that allows you to provide the required support toward patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who can work dynamically and at a fast pace to ensure safe and effective care delivery. As well as , someone that shows a caring attitude, respectful and keeps patients safety as a priority at all times.

The successful candidates will require a clear vision on quality care delivery and to be committed towards helping to develop and improve the Haematology and Oncology service.

This position will be for a fixed term contract only.

Main duties of the job

  • Managing patient's holistically within the cancer department
  • Recognise and treat neutropenic sepsis
  • Administer medicines including chemotherapy
  • Central line care management
  • Management of patients following transplant
  • Identifying quality improvements
  • Being dynamic and pro- active towards own training and development

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-MEC62-26

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (1st level)
  • Diploma

Desirable

  • Degree/working towards
  • Cytotoxic Drugs administration Course

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Substantial post registration experience in haematology and oncology
  • Teaching within clinical area
  • Evidence of continuous professional development
  • Experience of regularly managing a clinical area and clinical team
  • The ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audit

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Ability to set & establish priorities
  • Team Player & Team Leadership qualities
  • Assertiveness
  • Excellent time management
  • Good I.T. skills
  • Decision maker
  • Communicate at all levels
  • Lateral thinker and problem solver
  • Management of change
  • Influencing skills
  • Delegation skills
  • Venepuncture / Cannulation
  • Central Line access training
  • Blood Products administration training

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

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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.

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

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/

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