Job summary
Haematology and Oncology Day Unit
Band 5 Registered Nurse
Full-time, Permanent Post (37.5 hours per week)
Are you ambitious, motivated, and passionate about nursing? Do you want to make a real difference to every one of your patients? If so, we would love to hear from you
The Haematology and Oncology Day Unit are seeking an NMC Registered Nurse to join our fantastic team. We are proud to provide exceptional nursing care to haematology and oncology patients and would love you to join our hardworking and dedicated team.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring high quality nursing care is coordinated and delivered using a family-focused model of practice.
Work as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team ensuring patient care is delivered smoothly and efficiently.
The expectations within the job description will be achieved through hands-on clinical practice, education and training and research.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
REF2033P
Job locations
Queen Alexandra Hospital (QA Hospital)
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Promote and set high standards of nursing care and maintain the delivery of quality care within the trust policies, protocols, and guidelines
* Provide and deliver a high standard of evidence-based nursing care through the assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. Initiate and co-ordinate care in the clinical area for a specified group of patients
* Recognise and respond to a change in patient status undertaking first line interventions within scope of practice and refer on to the appropriate clinician as required
* Actively promote safe and effective working practices to prevent harm to the patients within your care and take part in safety audits to maintain high quality standards
* Communicating and working with the multidisciplinary team to improve quality of care, and informed clinical decisions. Promote innovation and share any new ideas to improve patient care
* Communicate complex/sensitive information with empathy and respect ensuring understanding
Please see the attached job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Promote and set high standards of nursing care and maintain the delivery of quality care within the trust policies, protocols, and guidelines
* Provide and deliver a high standard of evidence-based nursing care through the assessment, planning, and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. Initiate and co-ordinate care in the clinical area for a specified group of patients
* Recognise and respond to a change in patient status undertaking first line interventions within scope of practice and refer on to the appropriate clinician as required
* Actively promote safe and effective working practices to prevent harm to the patients within your care and take part in safety audits to maintain high quality standards
* Communicating and working with the multidisciplinary team to improve quality of care, and informed clinical decisions. Promote innovation and share any new ideas to improve patient care
* Communicate complex/sensitive information with empathy and respect ensuring understanding
Please see the attached job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current RN +/- RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
* Degree in relevant field
* Evidence of recent CPD
* Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
* Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
* An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
* Oncology experience
Desirable
* Fully SACT competent
* Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system
* Driving licence
* Day unit experience
* Working at peripheral sites
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Clinically competent at Band 5.
* Intravenous Therapy Skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Teaching and mentoring skills
* Team building skills
* Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
* Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
* Able to support development of others
* Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
* Health promotion
* Advocacy skills
* Strong customer service skills
Desirable
* Ability to adapt to change within working situation
* Mentorship Course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Current RN +/- RN, registration with NMC and any other relevant post registration qualifications
* Degree in relevant field
* Evidence of recent CPD
* Managing resources and contributing to departmental budget
* Evidence of developing policy, guidelines and managing resources
* An awareness of research and evidence-based practice relevant to clinical area
* Oncology experience
Desirable
* Fully SACT competent
* Computer literate, knowledge of patient administration system
* Driving licence
* Day unit experience
* Working at peripheral sites
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Clinically competent at Band 5.
* Intravenous Therapy Skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Teaching and mentoring skills
* Team building skills
* Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
* Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team
* Able to support development of others
* Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
* Health promotion
* Advocacy skills
* Strong customer service skills
Desirable
* Ability to adapt to change within working situation
* Mentorship Course
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).
Additional information
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
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital (QA Hospital)
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
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Employer details
Employer name
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Address
Queen Alexandra Hospital (QA Hospital)
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 3LY
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