Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to join any of our friendly haematology ward at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), on a full-time permanent basis. The ward is a 16 bedded unit that consists of all side room's. The ward care for patients with a variety of malignant and non-malignant haematological disorders and Sickle cell and Thalassemia conditions. The department works with a team of specialist consultants, nurses and AHPs who collectively provide a comprehensive service covering diagnosis, treatment, symptom control management, and end of life care.

We strive to deliver the highest quality of care to all patients and always strive to put the patients first. You will need to be a registered nurse and ideally demonstrate previous Oncology/Haematology experience, evidence of the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy (SACT passport) is desired. Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are also desirable, however full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment, with support from the wards Heamatology senior staff. We will support and encourage you to achieve your potential as a nurse.

You will need to have the ability to plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift lead and the daily running of a busy Haematology ward.

To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the Ward.

To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality. 

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities. 

We have three strategic objectives:

1. Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives