Staff Nurse | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | SWINDON, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7399004/249-7024656-3 |
Summary
Registered Staff Nurse – Band 5
Part time -22.5 hours per week
This role is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
Full current UK Professional registration and working within a UK NHS Trust is essential when applying. All applicants who do not fit this criteria will not be eligible for shortlisting and be dismissed from the process.
Do not apply if process of UK registration/visa is not complete.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are a student qualifying in Spring 2025, please be aware that we have concluded our Newly-Qualified Nursing campaign and are unable to accept any additional applications at this time.
An exciting opportunity has become available to work in The Meadows and Medical Day Unit.
Both of these units are outpatients areas, currently working 6 days a week. The Meadows specialises in the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments for all Haematology and Oncology patients.
The Medical Day Unit supports the delivery of treatments for many medical departments in the trust to support patients with long term medical conditions.
• The post holder will administer IV medications in line with treatment protocols. They will also develop skills to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens and other specialist treatments.
• The post holder will be expected to work across both units providing blood and other infusions /supportive therapies.
• The post holder must be flexible to meet the demands of the units.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s and local policies, protocols and procedures.
• To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures
The post holder will hold the relevant competencies required to manage these patients in the outpatient setting. This would include working towards obtaining Competency in SACT delivery. An element of this role will be to support the private patients within The Meadows.
The units also provide supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient in administering blood products adhering to the Trust’s guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and quick learner with a positive attitude towards their work
As a nursing team, we are hardworking and friendly and pride ourselves on a very high standard of patient care
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
• To act immediately and sensitively with patients/carers to resolve any concerns raised.
• To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all other clinical areas associated within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the wider NHS services i.e. community
• To participate in the Trust’s appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.
• To work within the MDT identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025
Part time -22.5 hours per week
This role is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
Full current UK Professional registration and working within a UK NHS Trust is essential when applying. All applicants who do not fit this criteria will not be eligible for shortlisting and be dismissed from the process.
Do not apply if process of UK registration/visa is not complete.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are a student qualifying in Spring 2025, please be aware that we have concluded our Newly-Qualified Nursing campaign and are unable to accept any additional applications at this time.
An exciting opportunity has become available to work in The Meadows and Medical Day Unit.
Both of these units are outpatients areas, currently working 6 days a week. The Meadows specialises in the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer treatments for all Haematology and Oncology patients.
The Medical Day Unit supports the delivery of treatments for many medical departments in the trust to support patients with long term medical conditions.
• The post holder will administer IV medications in line with treatment protocols. They will also develop skills to administer cytotoxic chemotherapy regimens and other specialist treatments.
• The post holder will be expected to work across both units providing blood and other infusions /supportive therapies.
• The post holder must be flexible to meet the demands of the units.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to the Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust’s and local policies, protocols and procedures.
• To be aware of and comply with Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Infection Control and Fire Safety measures
The post holder will hold the relevant competencies required to manage these patients in the outpatient setting. This would include working towards obtaining Competency in SACT delivery. An element of this role will be to support the private patients within The Meadows.
The units also provide supportive therapies so the post holder must be proficient in administering blood products adhering to the Trust’s guidelines on Blood Transfusion and dealing with adverse reactions.
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator and quick learner with a positive attitude towards their work
As a nursing team, we are hardworking and friendly and pride ourselves on a very high standard of patient care
Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
• To act immediately and sensitively with patients/carers to resolve any concerns raised.
• To maintain effective communication and professional relationships with all other clinical areas associated within Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the wider NHS services i.e. community
• To participate in the Trust’s appraisal programme and agree objectives for continuing development of self and service.
• To work within the MDT identifying areas for development so that patients receive the highest quality of care.
Please see the attached job description for full information.
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Aug 2025
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