Charge Nurse/Sister - Oncology

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing pool

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse in Oncology. The role involves leading William Budd ward, a fast-paced environment within the Dyson Cancer Centre, providing expert oncology/haematology care, and driving excellence in patient safety and experience.

The post requires ongoing oncology/haematology experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to staff development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration (Part 1, 2, 12).
• Evidence of ongoing experience in oncology/haematology.
• SACT module or equivalent.
• Up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice in Oncology/Haematology.
• Experience at band 5 in specialty.
• Understanding the principles of staff management and taking charge of a ward.

Responsibilities

• Assess care and health education needs and plan discharge for each patient.
• Develop, implement and evaluate care programmes and discharge planning for defined patients.
• Manage the ward/department and act as deputy to the lead.
• Develop leadership skills in ward/department management.
• Promote and implement RUH Nursing strategy including audits and risk management.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Maintain effective communication across the team.

Skills

Oncology/haematology experience

Ward leadership

SACT module

NMC nursing practice knowledge

Education

NMC registration Part 1,2,12

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Charge Nurse/Sister - Oncology

The closing date is 23 November 2026

Join us as Sister / Charge Nurse in Oncology / Haematology

This is a great opportunity to join our nursing team on William Budd ward which is based within the Dyson Cancer Centre.

William Budd comprises of 22 bedded ward caring for patients from 16 years of age upwards. Our patients receive intensive systemic anti-cancer therapy, radiotherapy, stem cell transplantation, symptom management and / or end of life care.

We are seeking a dedicated nurse who is wishes to develop their leadership and management experience. In this role you will promote excellence in care, patient safety and experience and willing to contribute to the continued success of the ward team.

You will be joining a friendly and energetic team who have a wealth of experience and knowledge and who actively encourage staff development and engagement.

We are dynamic and passionate in our drive to deliver outstanding care with patient safety and experience at the heart of what we do and have recently achieved 'Excel Gold accreditation'.

William Budd Ward is a fast-paced and often challenging environment. If you think you are up for a new exciting, demanding and stretching opportunity then we welcome your interest and application.

Main duties of the job

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

• The assessment of care and health education needs;
• The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient.

To be designated to manage the ward/department and/or act as a deputy to the person holding continuing responsibility.

To develop leadership skills and experience in the management of the ward/department.

To promote and participate in the implementation of the RUH Nursing strategy:

• Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice;
• Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiatives.

To participate in clinical supervision programmes as appropriate, and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor to nursing or non-nursing staff.

To promote and maintain effective communication.

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.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration. Part 1,2,12
• Evidence of ongoing experience in oncology / haematology
• SACT module/ equivalent

Application/Interview

• Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within Oncology/Haematology and the application of this practice.
• Evidence of experience at band 5 in specialty
• Understanding the basic principles in staff management
• Experience taking charge of a ward/ delegating responsibilities
• Understanding of NMC code of practice and requirements

application/ interview

• 6-12 months acute experience in NHS
• Demonstrates commitment to professional development
• Previous experience at taking charge
• Demonstrates awareness of audit and quality issues and able to apply this

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.

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust