About this role
Job summary
This busy purpose built Inpatient Haematology ward is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with good organisational and communication skills, to compliment the existing team. No prior chemotherapy or haematology experience is required as training will be provided.
The post holder must be flexible and willing to do shift work which will involve working long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays pro rota.Ward A27 Left and Ward 7 Right are two 10- bed Acute Haematology Inpatient area, including a bone marrow transplant suite and isolation unit.The unit's activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care, stem cell transplants and an integrated clinical trials unit. Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to gain experience in both areas, inpatient and day-care when undertaking chemotherapy trainingThe inpatient Acute Haematology Ward operates a shift system of long days and night duties including bank holidays and weekend duties with the hours of work being 07.00-19.30 and 19.00-07.30.
This role required NMC Registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date : Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Main duties of the job
We actively support professional development through provision of places on National Study Days/Conferences where appropriate. In addition we have a unit based Practice Educator to support our:
Local induction programme Chemotherapy Course University Accredited Haematology Course In-house education programme.
About us
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse. Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies
Desirable
Teaching Qualification Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology
Experience Essential
Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions Demonstrable clinical experience
Desirable
End of life care
Technical Skills Essential
Basic IT Demonstrable ability with vital signs monitoring and recognising a deteriorating patient Non IV and IV administration including blood products
Desirable
Venepuncture and Cannulation Administartion of Chemothearpy Awareness of Audits
Knowledge Essential
Ability to demostrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills Knowledge of the conditions relevant to Haematology/Oncology
Desirable
Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Effective communication using a varity of methods Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative Able to intergrate and work within the MDT Time Management Skills
Desirable
Leadership and Managment skills
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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)