About this role
Job summary
The Band 5 Haematology Nurse will provide high-quality patient care within both the inpatient and day-case haematology settings. The post-holder will develop their clinical skills and knowledge across the specialty and will be supported to become competent in caring for acutely unwell patients, administering complex chemotherapy regimens, and using relevant scheduling and documentation systems such as Bookwise.
You will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the day-case unit and inpatient areas by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure safe practice, effective communication, and a positive patient experience. As your confidence and competence grow, you will be expected to take responsibility for coordinating patient care activities during your shifts.
The Band 5 nurse will support the ward or unit manager and senior nursing team by maintaining high standards of care in line with the NMC and local policies, participating in clinical audits, adhering to evidence-based practice, and engaging in supervision and teaching opportunities. You will be encouraged to contribute to quality improvement initiatives to support the ongoing development of the service.
You will provide day-to-day clinical support to colleagues and act as a role model in delivering compassionate, patient-centred, evidence-based care. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a specialist and supportive haematology environment.
Main duties of the job A Haematology Nurse provides specialist, patient-centred care within a busy and well-established haematology service. Key duties include delivering and monitoring treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood transfusions, carrying out thorough patient assessments, and responding promptly to clinical changes. The role involves supporting patients through diagnostic procedures, offering clear education on conditions and treatment plans, and promoting safe infection-prevention practices. Working as part of Salford Royal's multidisciplinary team, the postholder will help coordinate seamless care across inpatient and outpatient settings, maintain high-quality clinical documentation, and contribute to ongoing service development to ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-standard care.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Professional registration Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
Desirable
Evidence of continuous professional development
Knowledge, skills and experience Essential
Experience post qaulification Managing acutely unwell patients Completed SACT passport or willing to undertake training Practice assessor/mentorship
Desirable
Previous experience within the haematology/ oncology speciality.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Central lines Venepuncture Cannulation
Desirable
Venesection
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)