Senior Staff Nurse - BHOC SDEC

Main area Haematology and Oncology, Grade Band 6, Contract Permanent, Hours: 37.5 hours per week (covering a 7‑day service). Job ref 387‑SPS1946‑GE Full time Part time Flexible working Compressed hours Site: Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre, Town: Bristol. Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part‑time roles. Job overview We are expanding our senior nursing team to support patients receiving urgent and emergency care following SACT/BMT or with complications related to malignancy. Opportunities also exist to work with patients with non‑malignant haematology disorders and to treat patients on supportive pathways. A key component of the role will be supporting patients contacting our telephone triage service for advice. Experience in haematology, oncology or urgent care would be an advantage; a supportive introduction to the specialties will be offered. A commitment to patient safety, a desire to learn and develop and strong team‑working skills are essential. What You’ll Be Doing Clinical Practice Deliver safe, evidence‑based nursing care to patients with haematological and oncological conditions Safely triage and advise patients over the phone Support patients to avoid hospital admission and attendance by planning ahead and assessing risk Assess, monitor, and manage treatment‑related side effects, including acute oncological emergencies Perform venepuncture, cannulation, central venous access device (CVAD) care (e.g.

PICCs, ports) Provide holistic assessment, symptom management, and patient education Act as a clinical role model, maintaining high standards of infection control and medicines management Support the junior team and offer supervision and development opportunities Work closely with the supervisory Sister to support the service Person Specification NMC Registration Appropriate proven leadership and management experience Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching Evidence of post‑graduate education in speciality Experience as practice supervisor/assessor UKONS SACT or AOS passport Experience in haematology, oncology, or urgent care Skills and Abilities Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient Clinical decision‑making ability Ability to work with minimum supervision Act in a professional manner Self‑motivated A team player Recognition of own limits Supportive Public Sector Language Competency Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust. We are an equal opportunities employer and aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels. #J-18808-Ljbffr