Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Staff Nurse Grand Union Ward
The closing date is 15 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Children's nurse; with experience or an interest in Haematology Nursing and who is ready to undertake more role responsibilities and to complement our existing nursing team.

You will have the opportunity to work within our dynamic and friendly Haematology/Oncology and Paediatric Bone Marrow Unit. Grand Union is a 13-bedded acute paediatric haematology ward with four Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant facilities and in addition a 2-bedded Apheresis Bay.

The successful applicant will join a multidisciplinary team of skilled and highly motivated staff who provide high quality care to children with a variety of conditions including:

• Sickle Cell Anaemia
• Beta Thalassaemia
• Diamond Blackfan Anaemia
• Gene Therapy
• Bone Marrow Transplant
• Bone Marrow Failures
• Apheresis Programme
• Oncological Emergencies

We are committed to your on-going development, and we will welcome you to our team by supporting your induction with supernumerary shifts and access to our education and development programmes. If you feel that you are up to the challenges of this rewarding role then we will consider your application.

Main duties of the job

• To work alongside the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the management of children with a variety of haematology and oncology conditions, some of which are undergoing bone marrow transplant/gene therapy.
• Provide high quality and evidence based after-care and ensure patients and family are well supported prior to discharge.
• Support management of ward and ensure the unit is run in line with national safety guidelines.
• The post holder will support junior members of the team and student nurses to ensure the delivery of high quality patient care and provide support as needed.
• To offer an individual service and psychological support to patients and their families respecting their diverse backgrounds.
• Provide specialist nursing advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the MDT.
• To work across hospital where this is indicated and as the needs of the service change.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £38,488 to £46,852 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-WCCS-2796
Job locations: St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential: RSCN/RN (child)
Desirable: Level 3 safeguarding

Experience
Essential:

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of caring for sick patients in a variety of settings - this could be as a student

Desirable:

• 6 months post registration experience in a ward environment
• Experience caring for children undergoing bone marrow transplant
• Experience of change management - positive change agent
• Experience working with newly qualified nurses and students

Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential:

• Ability to manage own patient workload
• Knowledge of research and audit
• Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS Plan to own
• Competency in medication administration including IV drug administration or willingness to undergo training

Desirable:

• Competency in cannulation/venepuncture
• Ability to take charge of a ward or part of a ward, delegate and supervise junior staff

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.
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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: St Mary's Hospital, London, W2 1NY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Grand Union, Laura Angell, laura.angell1@nhs.net