Band 5 Staff Nurse- Haematology and Oncology; Secondment

The closing date is 14 July 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurses to join the team on the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit at Heartlands Hospital.

We are looking for registered nurses with a significant post registration experience with an interest in haematology/oncology nursing. Applicants should be cannulation, phlebotomy and IV administration competent. Proficiency in the administration of chemotherapy, including vesicant boluses would be desirable but not essential as this can be taught within the post.

• Carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality current evidence-based care underpins all actions and interactions with patients.
• Be responsible for completing/ undertaking relevant nursing/ clinical procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• Use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes, and promote health and best practice. The individual must make person centred, evidence-based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure high quality care.
• Act as advocate for patients within the areas, to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care.

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.

• Evidence of professional and clinical knowledge acquired through training to degree/diploma level leading to Professional registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register i.e. ( Adult / Child / Learning Disability or Mental Health)
• Evidence of undergraduate education for newly qualified nurses / or post graduate continuing professional development for registered nurses who have post

• Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary health and care setting (can include undergraduate student placements within the last 12 months)
• Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment
• Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct and the proficiencies and standards for registered nurses can apply this to undergraduate training or post graduate practice
• Being an accountable professional
• Promoting health and preventing ill health
• Assessing needs and planning care
• Providing and evaluating care
• Leading and managing nursing care and working in teams - including prioritisation and delegation skills
• Coordinating care and responding to deteriorating health
• Improving safety and quality of care
• Awareness of current relevant clinical and professional issues and NHS policy
• Understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues.
• Experience in working in an Acute NHS practice setting as an undergraduate student nurse or post graduate registered nurse.

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust