Staff Nurse - Haematology Ward | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum / Pro Rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Headington, OX3 7LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Sept 2026

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Summary

Staff Nurse – Band 5 Haematology Ward

Come and join the OUH team and become a part of our world-renowned teaching hospital and centre of clinical excellence!

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to develop your career within a highly specialised and rewarding clinical area? We are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and ambitious Band 5 Nurse to join our dynamic Haematology team.

Our 20-bed specialist haematology unit provides acute, high-acuity care for patients with complex haematological conditions, offering nurses the opportunity to work at the forefront of a rapidly evolving specialty. We welcome applications from nurses with previous haematology experience, as well as experienced acute care nurses who are passionate about expanding their clinical expertise and building a specialist career in haematology.

NBfor New graduates, please apply to the Foundation/Staff Nurse - Band 5 advert.

Please note that this advert will close early if a high volume of applications are received.

As part of our expert multidisciplinary team, you will gain exposure to a diverse range of complex patient needs, innovative treatments, and advanced therapies that are transforming patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy continuous learning, and are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

Haematology Ward is located in the Cancer and Haematology Centre at the Churchill Hospital in Headington.

Start the conversation with us today about our opportunities – and continue your nursing journey by contacting one of our specialist leads to explore the many career options we have to offer you, or apply directly via the link below. Face to face interviews are scheduled for early September.

Please note that applicants must hold full NMC registration, have demonstrable post graduate experience in an acute ward setting.

Please ensure you include in your supporting statement why you are interested in Haematology and how your current experience will help you transition into Haematology.

We are dedicated to helping our nurses reach their full potential. You'll benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, structured development opportunities, ongoing education, and specialist support to enhance your clinical knowledge and skills. Whether you are looking to build on existing haematology experience or transition into the specialty from an acute care background, we will support you every step of the way.

Join a friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking team and play a key role in shaping the future of haematology care while developing a rewarding and fulfilling specialist nursing career.

Why Join Us?

• Work within a leading specialist Haematology service.

• Develop expertise in complex haematological conditions and advanced therapies.

• Benefit from structured learning, training, and career development opportunities.

• Be part of a highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.

• Make a meaningful difference to patients throughout their treatment journey.

• Build a long-term specialist nursing career in an exciting and innovative field.

If you are an experienced nurse seeking your next challenge and are passionate about delivering outstanding care within a specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.

- Demonstrate and promote a patient and family centred style of clinical practice.

- Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care from admission to discharge.

- Accurately document and report to other members of the nursing team, multi-disciplinary team and family/carers regarding the care given to patients, and communicating changes as they occur.

- Respond to emergency situations with composure, maintaining patient safety and seeking immediate support, and supporting the patient, family/carers and other staff as required

- Identify and discuss patient needs with the team/staff, patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team. Be able to plan own workload.

- Demonstrate a problem solving approach to effectively execute planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plans of care based on a person centred model of care.

- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients, carers and other staff, overcoming barriers to understanding and providing support during distressing or emotional events.

- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality at all times.

This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026

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