Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse Cancer Day Unit

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the Leri Cancer Unit at Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth. You will support the Sister and deputise to ensure high-standard care for patients undergoing SACT, with opportunities to develop leadership skills.

The post emphasises autonomous working, with potential for learning at masters level including non-medical prescribing. Welsh language and UK visa eligibility information is also noted.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing team and deputise for the Sister to ensure consistently high-standard care.
• Deliver care to patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) in the Cancer Treatment Day Unit.

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the team at the Leri Cancer Unit in Bronglais General Hospital. You will support the 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. Main duties of the job The Cancer Treatment Day Unit at Bronglais General Hospital delivers day case anti-cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to people affected by both an oncological and haematological malignancy. The cancer treatment day unit is located on the Leri Cancer Unit, which opened in May 2025. The successful applicant will ideally have experience in oncology, haematology and systemic anti-cancer treatment administration. Applications from experienced nurses with significant leadership experience will be considered in the absence of experience in SACT administration. Most importantly the successful applicant will be an experienced nurse who can evidence credible management and leadership skills. We are looking for a registered nurse who can be adaptive, work autonomously and is keen to develop. Opportunities for learning at masters level, including non-medical prescribing, will be available to the successful applicants. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 02/11/2026.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.