Staff Nurse - Haematology Oncology Day Unit (Band 5)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic nurses to join the Haematology & Oncology Day Unit (HODU) and Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves providing safe and effective care to patients receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments for haematology/oncology conditions. You will work dynamically within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical practice development and learning new skills, including chemotherapy administration. The successful candidate will have a clear vision for quality care and be committed to improving the service.
Key responsibilities
- Work on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU) & Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU).
- Support patients and their carers receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments for haematology/oncology conditions.
- Be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team including pharmacy, specialist nurses and MCCU team.
- Contribute towards the development of clinical practice and self-development.
- Perform procedures required of the role and be prepared to learn new skills relevant to the role.
- Administer chemotherapy.
Essential criteria
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
- Registered with NMC
- Completed 6 months preceptorship period following registration
- Recent evidence of study / professional development
- Willing to undertake post registration study
- RGN Level 1
- Significant post qualification experience in an NHS acute setting
- Relevant experience caring for patients with haematology / oncology conditions
- Understanding the need for evidence-based practice
- Willingness to undertake essential training Understanding of haematology and oncology disease groups
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Person - centered approach to assessment and care delivery
Desirable criteria
- BSc / MSc in Health Care Studies
- Recognised teaching qualification (SLIP / ENB998 / D32 or D33)
- IV drug delivery
- Access to CVADs competencies
- Blood transfusion training
- UKONS SACT Passport
- AIMS / ILS / ALS
- Advanced communications skills
- BSC post qualification Haematology Oncology modules
- Experience of administering chemotherapy
- Palliative care knowledge
- Understanding of haematology and oncology disease groups
- Knowledge of the care of patients receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments
- Awareness of the UKONS triage process for the assessment of the acutely unwell / deteriorating patient
- Clinical Audit cycle experience
- Understanding of blood analysis & laboratory values
- Computer skills - Systm 1 / Chemo care / e-obs / ePMA / ICE
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Haematology Oncology Day Unit (Band 5)
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
Following a recent uplift to the nursing establishment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated nurses to work in a busy Haematology & Oncology Day Unit.
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurses who can work dynamically and at a fast pace to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
We have close links with Hope for Tomorrow who support by the loan of 2 Mobile Cancer Care Units. The successful candidates will have a clear vision of quality care delivery and will be committed to helping to develop and improve the Haematology / Oncology service at Airedale General Hospital.
Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Main duties of the job
To work on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU) &Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) supporting patients, andtheir carer's, who are receiving chemotherapy and supportivetreatments for haematology/oncology conditions.
The post isan integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which includespharmacy, specialist nurses and MCCU team. The postholder will contribute towards the development of clinicalpractice and self-development and perform proceduresrequired of the role and be prepared to learn new skillsrelevant to the role including administering chemotherapy.
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