Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology/Haematology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 205-7273703
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Stoke university Hospital
- Town
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Staff Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
Are you passionate about delivering a high standard of care, and do you have excellent communication skills? If so, this opportunity may be for you.
To apply, you must be an experienced nurse who has evidence of looking after acutely ill patients. You must be able to work independently and make clear decisions.
We are seeking a senior staff nurse who is dynamic and forward-thinking and has 18 months experience working in an oncology/haematology environment.
You will need to have excellent organisational skills and experience in leadership.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a senior staff nurse to join the oncology and haematology inpatient ward at the cancer centre.
You must have a passion for acute nursing and be able to demonstrate good knowledge of oncological and haematological emergencies.
The possession of the SACT passport is essential.
The ideal candidate will have considerable clinical skills and be enthusiastic to develop their knowledge further to ensure a high standard of care is given to every patient in our care.
You must be familiar with the UKONS triage tool.
Good understanding of effective patient flow with other emergency portals in the Trust.
Working for our organisation
University of north Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern Hospitals in the country. We serve around 3 million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-On-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke and Stafford Hospitals
We are the specialist Centre for major Trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales,
The trust works hard on ensuring every staff member has the opportunity to fulfil their potential . Our goal is for patients to receive the highest standard of care, and for staff to be amongst the best to learn and develop.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Must Have experience working in an acute setting
Desirable criteria
- Have good knowledge of oncological/Haematological Emergencies
- Knowledge of the Triage system and good understanding of the UKONS triage tool
Communication
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of patient pathways
Desirable criteria
- Ability to make good decisions and set clear outcomes
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on NMC Register
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Nursing or health/nursing related studies or evidence of continuing academic progression
- Current SACT Passport and have an excellent understanding of chemotherapy administration.
- Formal leadership and management training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abraham Runsmon
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782 672661
- Additional information
Ward 201
Cancer Centre
RSUH
S-O-T
ST4 6QG
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