Job summary
We would welcome an enthusiastic, highly motivated nurse to join our busy team in the Oncology & Haematology Assessment unit (OHAU). We care for patients with complex oncological and haematological conditions and cancers. We administer a range of complex SACT regimes to our patients and follow through with appropriate aftercare for any patients experiencing side effects as a result of their cancer treatments and those with non-malignant haematological disorders. The OHAUruns as a triage service for all oncology and haematology patients who are undergoing active treatment for cancer. Our service is a 24/7 service allowing patients on SACT treatment to call the department and be triaged by a competent nurse who will advise the patient accordingly; whether that be to self-manage at home, or attend OHAU.If the post holder does not hold the relevant training or competencies in administration of SACT, training will be provided by our Practice Educator/ Lead SACT nurse via a 6 week, in house module. Please note: There will be the potential to cross cover Talbot Butler ward, Haematology outpatients, Chemotherapy suite and Oncology outpatients, when needed to create collaborative working. Hours of work: Long day- 07:15 - 19:45Night- 19:15 - 07:45Twilight- 11:30 - 00:00Monday to Sunday

Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver high standards of care to patients and their families, ensuring excellent patient experience. In particular, take responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients. The post holder will participate in the daily management of the ward when required, ensuring smooth and efficient running in the absence of the Junior Sister / Sister. They will take responsibility for their own self-development helping to provide a suitable learning environment and high standards of clinical practice. To recognise own limitations and seek advice and support from senior staff. The post holder will be an advocate for compliance with Trust values, policies and providing the Best Possible Care. Once training has been undertaken you will be responsible for the safe administration of chemotherapy and other Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and participate in the triaging of patients who develop complications associated with their oncological / haematological treatment, ensuring prompt assessment and management of symptoms. This will involve assisting with the running of the OHAU on a rotational basis as well as providing an out of hours service on the ward.

About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received. We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities. University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs. Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, Per annum / Pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 265-8041067-CSS
Job locations: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Supporting Clinical Excellence

• Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
• Competencies in cannulation, venepuncture and central line care.
• To have undertaken or have a willingness to undertake the SACT (systemic anti-cancer therapy) course to facilitate administration of SACT within the department.
• To have undertaken or have a willingness to undertake further training such as triage and pre-chemotherapy assessment training.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families/ carers.
• Be responsible for the assessment of care needs for your patients and the development of plans of care ensuring that these are evaluated and amended as appropriate.
• Actively maintain and promote a safe environment.
• Undertake nursing procedures and techniques in accordance with agreed Trust policies and guidelines.
• Plan, develop and implement approaches to promote health and wellbeing of patients and improve their health status.
• Maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe supply, storage, administration, checking and disposal of medications including controlled drugs in line with Trust Policy and Nursing Midwifery Council standards.
• Document the condition and progress of patients and report to medical staff and/or senior nursing staff any areas of concern.
• Maintain contemporary detailed nursing documentation.
• Assisting and contributing to the management and organisation of the department.
• Once competent in team management skills, takes charge of the clinical area on a regular basis in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility or his/her deputy.
• Comply with all Trust policies and risk assessments with particular regard to the policies and procedures carried out in the event of maintaining staff and patient safety.
• Understand and support Pathway to Excellence philosophy and standards.

Leadership

• Lead by example with drive and enthusiasm, responding appropriately to the needs of patients, families and carers.
• Responsible for assisting with the management and leadership of the department, maintaining an appropriate style that maintains good morale, a team approach to work and a culture which fosters innovation and change.
• Sets high standards of nursing care for the department, including cleanliness, nutrition etc., are maintained so that the patients experience is excellent.
• Influence people and events through successful communication, negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Constructively challenge practices as necessary, which impact on patients care and/or staff wellbeing.
• Work in partnership with the senior nursing team and department Sister to ensure the nursing strategy objectives are achieved.

Supporting Patient Excellence

• In the absence of the Junior Sister/ Junior charge Nurse and or Sister/ Charge nurse, act as a first contact point for patients, relatives and staff to address concerns and complaints.
• To be courteous and helpful to patients, families/carers, colleagues and all users to the trust. To act as a positive role model to the team.
• Responsible for the assessment of the care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families/carers.
• Actively participate in a culture whereby patients, relatives and carers participate and understand treatment plans
• To monitor activity and patient dependency, escalating any concerns to the Senior Nurse both in and out of hours.
• Adopt an open learning culture from clinical incidents and patient/staff feedback.
• Co-ordinate the patients discharge arrangements in accordance with the Trusts Local Discharge Policy.
• Have the ability and knowledge to competently deal with an emergency situation.
• Manage his/her time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable time frame, knowing when to seek support, assistance and advice from other team members.

People/Management Excellence

• Collaborate with all members of the clinical area to ensure efficient running of the department.
• Assist the Sister in introducing new members of staff to their duties, act as a preceptor to newly qualified staff.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure the safe keeping of patients property in accordance with Trust policy.
• Promote and maintain a suitable learning environment for staff and act as an assessor/supervisor in the supervision and teaching of less experienced staff, supporting and facilitating the development of competencies across all staff levels.
• Maintains competent computer skills and be able to access patient details and reports via the Trusts IT systems.
• Support a culture of teamwork within the clinical area.

Supporting Financial Excellence

• Use resources effectively in order to provide quality patient care whist having an awareness of budgetary issues.
• Be aware and undertake effective and efficient use of clinical, physical and financial resources.

Professional Responsibilities

• To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues.
• To take full responsibility for your own actions and to abide by the NMC Code of Conduct 2015.
• To revalidate with NMC in line with governing body requirements.
• Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care.
• To be conversant with all Nursing Policies and procedures
• Maintain a current knowledge of professional issues, ensuring continued professional development is maintained.
• Identify learning needs in self, negotiating a Personal Development Plan recognising own limitations.
• Actively undertake education, development and supervision of self
• Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
• To successfully complete and maintain Band 5 competencies and demonstrate compliance through annual appraisal.
• Demonstrate and maintain knowledge and skills to manage infection prevention measures, including the use of personal protective equipment
• Ensure all staff within the department adhere to infection prevention principles.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

• Actively promote evidence-based practice within the clinical area.
• Contribute to audit initiatives.
• Participate in setting and reviewing standards for practice and evaluating outcomes as part of the clinical governance agenda.
• Report incidents using the Trust reporting system.

Policy and Service Development Responsibilities

• Work within the confines of Trust policies, protocols and other relevant documentation, taking appropriate action where compliance is breached.

Research, Development & Education Responsibilities

• Undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes.
• Maintain and promote an awareness of evidence-based practice and participate in its implementation.
• Contribute to audit research and development programmes within the department.
• Will seek out Best Practice to generate new ideas and generate change.
• Undertake a recognised mentoring/ assessor course.
• Participate in clinical supervision.

Corporate Responsibilities

• Act as a role model in customer service towards visitors to the hospital.
• Facilitate any measures to help achieve directorate/divisional and Trust targets and agendas.
• Share best practice through meetings and forums.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, prioritise, deliver, and evaluate patient care.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Effective IT skills.

Desirable

• Cannulation and venepuncture skills.

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience of delivering nursing care to a group of patients.
• Willingness to partake in QI projects.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an Oncology / Haematology.
• High level of knowledge related to SACT and the running of an outpatient service.
• Competent in SACT administration.
• Urgent care experience.

Education & Training
Essential

• Must hold an NMC pin.

Desirable

• A recognised teaching qualification, such as mentorship.
• Recent accredited Oncology or Haematology module.
• Chemotherapy qualification or equivalent level of education or training.
• Working towards a degree level qualification.

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 name: Northampton General Hospital
Address: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN1 5BD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Visit the employer's website.

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: OHAU Clinical Leader
Samantha Wilkinson-Grayson
samantha.wilkinson15@nhs.net
01604545458