Charge Nurse/Sister

Royal United Hospitals Bath Nhs Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Band 6 nurse to join the Medlock Unit in the new Dyson Cancer Centre. You will support patients receiving SACT and other supportive treatments in an acute cancer setting, with a tailored induction and a clear competency path within six months.

The role involves travel to Frome Community Hospital when required, with a Trust fleet car and paid travel time to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Recognising the deteriorating patient.
• oncology/ haematology experience is essential.
• 6-12 months acute NHS experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred nursing care to cancer patients on the Medlock Unit.
• Administer and support systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and related treatments.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and patient experience.

Skills

oncology/ haematology experience

Education

UK NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

Come and make a real difference by joining our dedicated nursing team on the Medlock Unit, based within the brand-new Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH.

We are looking for a kind, compassionate and motivated nurse to join our passionate, highly skilled multi-professional team. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in developing or enhancing their competency in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).

Within the Medlock Unit, you will have the opportunity to broaden your skills and knowledge while supporting patients receiving SACT and other supportive treatments in an acute cancer setting. You will receive a tailored induction programme, including visits to adjacent areas within the department, followed by completion of the SACT Competency Passport within six months.

We are committed to supporting your ongoing development. Once established in post, you will be encouraged to shape your career direction, with a range of Cancer Care qualifications available to support both your professional progression and the evolving needs of the service.

As our service expands into the community, the role will also include working at Frome Community Hospital when required. Staff will travel from the RUH to the satellite unit at Frome Medical Practice using a Trust fleet car, with travel time paid to support fairness and work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

As a team, we strive to be compassionate, supportive, personal and open, with patient and family experience at the heart of everything we do. Alongside strong clinical and technical skills, we are looking for someone who understands the unique needs of people undergoing cancer treatment and who can provide sensitive, holistic support to both patients and their families throughout their journey. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that every patient receives high-quality, person-centred care that positively shapes their cancer experience.

We warmly encourage informal visits.

To be considered for this position, you must hold a valid UK NMC registration.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 427-8391912

Person Specification

Essential

• Recognising the deteriorating patient
• oncology/ haematology experience
• 6-12 months acute experience in NHS

Desirable

• SACT module/ equivalent
• CVAD/ Venepuncture competencies
• Previous experience at taking charge

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Senior sister Mandy Pocock, [e-mail], 01225824852

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