Staff Nurse

Role overview

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for a Staff Nurse to join Ward 5 in Aylesbury, a Haematology inpatient area. The team offers a contemporary working setting, supportive colleagues, and the chance to help deliver high-quality care to patients. The role also comes with access to professional development and several study options.

Ward and specialty details

Ward 5 specialises in haematology care and also serves as the inpatient unit for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant patients. To administer SACT, the post holder will need to complete the relevant patient care module at Guys Cancer Academy. Additional accredited haematology and cancer care modules are available, including learning that can contribute toward degree or master's-level study. A Stem Cell Transplant module is also available.

Working pattern

The ward follows a two-shift system: 07:00-19:30 and 19:00-07:30. The post requires a rotating schedule from Monday through Sunday, and cross-site work with Clinical Nurse Specialists and other multidisciplinary team members across the Cancer Care and Haematology units and ward.

Key duties

The nurse in this post is expected to step into charge of the ward or department on a regular basis and provide professional and managerial leadership when the ward manager or deputy is unavailable. The role involves delivering all appropriate aspects of patient care to a consistently high nursing standard, in line with Trust policies.

The position also includes supervising both registered and unregistered staff, as well as teaching qualified staff, support staff, and students at basic and post-basic levels.

Development and employment notes

Performance will be reviewed annually, and goals will be set as part of that process. The job description may be updated if significant service changes occur.

Why join Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The Trust offers learning and development support to help colleagues progress in their careers, along with flexible and agile working opportunities. NHS benefits include generous annual leave, pension access, and NHS discount schemes. The organisation also provides health and wellbeing services to support a healthy and positive workforce.

Equality, inclusion, and values

The Trust encourages applications from people of diverse backgrounds and is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. Differences are valued, and colleagues are expected to treat one another with dignity and respect. The organisation believes greater diversity improves outcomes for the people and communities it serves.

The Trust’s vision is to deliver outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work. Its mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Its CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

Contact for informal enquiry

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact Elizabeth Haynes, Ward Sister, on 01296 31 6336 or email elizabeth.haynes@nhs.net.