Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse, Band 5 Haematology
The closing date is 19 November 2026
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Job summary

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with UK law, the NMC code of conduct and the trust values
• Deliver high quality essential care to all persons in their care
• Deliver complex care to service users in their field of practice - Haematology, SACT
• Practice in a compassionate, respectful way, maintaining dignity and well being and communicating effectively

Main duties of the job

• Work independently to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care in accordance with established nursing procedures and policies.
• Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team, wards and departments as required.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information, to provide patient centred care, to encourage self management, maximise rehabilitation potential and ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
• Be competent in the use of all relevant Trust IT systems including the use of electronic patient record, email and Track-Care.

About us
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 318-26-T0722
Job locations: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• Manage a caseload of patients within the Edward Jenner Unit.
• Use leadership skills to supervise and manage others and contribute to planning, designing, delivering and improving future services.
• To organise own time and that of non-registered staff, students and other learners as appropriate.
• To support the senior members of staff in the management and supervision of the Edward Jenner Unit
• Actively contribute to a good learning environment by taking on the role of mentor/assessor for learners

Additional Contact Details
Matron Catherine Harker
catherine.harker@nhs.net
07977827190

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Active registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse
• Desirable: SACT qualification

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Experience within hospital setting, NHS experience, IV skills
• Desirable: Acute nursing experience

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.

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: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Great Western road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Helen Lovell-Hewitt
helen.lovell-hewitt@nhs.net
03004225248

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