Role Overview
The Band 5 Haematology Nurse will provide high‑quality patient care within both the inpatient and day‑case haematology settings. The post‑holder will develop their clinical skills and knowledge across the specialty and will be supported to become competent in caring for acutely unwell patients, administering complex chemotherapy regimens, and using relevant scheduling and documentation systems such as Bookwise.
You will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the day‑case unit and inpatient areas by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe practice, effective communication, and a positive patient experience. As your confidence and competence grow, you will be expected to take responsibility for coordinating patient care activities during your shifts.
The Band 5 nurse will support the ward or unit manager and senior nursing team by maintaining high standards of care in line with the NMC and local policies, participating in clinical audits, adhering to evidence‑based practice, and engaging in supervision and teaching opportunities. You will be encouraged to contribute to quality improvement initiatives to support the ongoing development of the service.
You will provide day‑to‑day clinical support to colleagues and act as a role model in delivering compassionate, patient‑centred, evidence‑based care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and monitor treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood transfusions, carrying out thorough patient assessments and responding promptly to clinical changes.
- Support patients through diagnostic procedures, offering clear education on conditions and treatment plans and promoting safe infection‑prevention practices.
- Coordinate seamless care across inpatient and outpatient settings as part of Salford Royal’s multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain high‑quality clinical documentation and contribute to ongoing service development to ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high‑standard care.
- Engage in clinical audits, evidence‑based practice, supervision, teaching and quality improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
About the Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford.
Closing date
This advert closes on Monday 1 Jun 2026.
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