Junior Sister / Charge Nurse Cancer Day Unit

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Junior Sister / Charge Nurse for the Cancer Day Unit in Aberystwyth. This permanent position requires strong leadership skills and experience in chemotherapy administration. The successful candidate will support the nursing team in delivering high-quality care to patients receiving anti-cancer treatment and will have the opportunity to advance their career in a multi-professional environment. A competitive salary ranging from £39,263 to £47,280 is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse at first level with NMC registration.
• Completion of SACT passport is preferable.
• Demonstrated competence in chemotherapy administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer systemic anti-cancer treatment.
• Lead the nursing team in the absence of senior staff.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Patient care

Oncology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Post-registration qualification in oncology/haematology/chemotherapy

Job description

Junior Sister / Charge Nurse – Cancer Day Unit

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the current team on a permanent basis in Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

You will support the Sister Sister and deputise when required to ensure that care is delivered to a consistently high standard. This position is ideal for a Nurse seeking to develop strong leadership skills while providing high‑quality care to patients undergoing systemic anti‑cancer therapy.

Job Summary

Position: Junior Sister / Charge Nurse – Cancer Day Unit (Band 6, permanent, Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth)

Key Role: Support the nursing team, deliver day‑case anti‑cancer treatment, manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy services, and lead in the absence of senior staff.

Main Duties

The Cancer Treatment Day Unit delivers day‑case anti‑cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to patients with oncological and haematological malignancies. The unit is located on the Leri Cancer Unit, which opened in May 2025.

• Administer systemic anti‑cancer treatment, venepuncture, venesection, cannulation.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to nursing staff.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Ensure high standards of patient care, safety and quality.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with national standards.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Registered nurse at first level.
• NMC registration.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Post‑registration qualification in oncology/haematology/chemotherapy.
• Evidence of CPD within speciality to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Completion of SACT passport.
• Teaching qualification.
• Recognised management qualification.
• Non‑medical prescribing qualification (V300).

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a chemotherapy environment.
• SACT competent.
• Experience working in a multi‑professional environment.
• Ability to work autonomously within a small team.
• Competence in administration of systemic anti‑cancer treatments.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of speciality.

Desirable

• Previous experience of leadership and management.
• Experience of e‑prescribing (Chemocare).
• Participation in PDRs and recruitment/selection.
• Experience of eprescribing (Chemocare).

Language Skills

• Welsh speaker (Level 1) – desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Formal DBS check required. Applicants must undergo a check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration (NHS). Further information available on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER

Employer’s website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/

£39,263 to £47,280 a year pro‑rate