Senior Oncology Nurse - Day Unit Lead

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for the Chemotherapy Day Unit, spanning BHOC and satellite sites. You will coordinate daily operations, ensure safe SACT delivery, and lead a nursing team in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with post-registration oncology/haematology experience, UK SACT competency, and proven mentoring skills. Strong communication and commitment to high-quality care are essential.

Qualifications

• NMC registration and SACT competency are essential.
• Post-registration oncology/haematology experience is desirable.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and ongoing learning is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day running of the unit and ensure safe delivery of SACT.
• Provide leadership, supervision and mentoring to junior staff.
• Deliver complex patient care and manage treatment-related toxicities.
• Support service expansion and development.

Skills

Nursing leadership

SACT competency

Communication

Mentoring

Teaching

Oncology/haematology

Team supervision

Problem solving

IT literate

Education

NMC Registration

SACT competency

Teaching/Mentoring qualification

Master's level study willingness

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for the Chemotherapy Day Unit, spanning BHOC and satellite sites. You will coordinate daily operations, ensure safe SACT delivery, and lead a nursing team in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with post-registration oncology/haematology experience, UK SACT competency, and proven mentoring skills. Strong communication and commitment to high-quality care are essential.