Sister/Charge Nurse

NHS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced nurse for the Macmillan Unit, focusing on cancer care. Ideal candidates will possess an RGN degree, demonstrate leadership skills, and have hands-on experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This permanent, part-time role offers flexible working patterns and a competitive salary, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration essential.
• RGN Degree/Diploma and BLS/ILS certified.
• Willingness to complete SACT training required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in patient care.
• Work in various units, including the mobile chemo unit.
• Contribute to management and coordination of the Macmillan Unit.

Skills

IV Drug Administration

Venepuncture

Cannulation

CVAD's

Empathy

Education

RGN Degree / Diploma

NMC Registration

BLS/ILS

Job description

Job summary

The Macmillan Unit (Ward G1)is a 12 bedded inpatient ward, a chemotherapy day unit, a mobile cancer care unit and a busy patient clinic department. We specialise in the care and treatment of patients with oncological and haematological conditions through all stages of their illness. We provide staff with many opportunities to gain new knowledge and skills, including Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), supported by our senior nursing team and by working closely with the multidisciplinary team, including site specific Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Acute Oncology Service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is expected to demonstrate leadership skills and evidence of nursing experience to ensure high standards of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care pathways are provided for patients

The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and undertake a rotating shift pattern to include ward, day unit, the mobile chemo unit, nights, weekends, bank holidays and occassionaly support our Acute Oncology Team

The post holder is responsible for contributing to the management and co-ordination of the Macmillan Unit, providing effective liaison and communication networks with all professionals, internal and external to the Trust.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

179-7197355-M

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the Job role and person specification, please see attached Job description.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• oNMC Registration
• oRGN Degree / Diploma
• oBLS/ILS
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development
• oWillingness to complete SACT training

Desirable

• oSACT trained, UKONs passport

Experience and knowledge Essential

• oPrevious acute experience within the NHS
• oAbility to work to clear protocols/ guidelines within role boundaries
• oPrevious oncology/haematology nursing experience
• oPrevious mentorship experience

Desirable

• oLeadership experience
• oAwareness of quality indicators
• oPrevious oncology/haematology nursing experience

Skills and abilities Essential

• oIV Drug Administration
• oVenepuncture
• oCannulation
• oCVAD's
• oTake charge in the absence of the Manager

Desirable

• oChemotherapy Administration
• oUnderstanding of change management

Personal qualities Essential

• oCommitted to delivering a high quality service
• oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients,relatives and staff
• oFlexible approach to working hours and duties

Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential

• oNMC Registration
• oRGN Degree / Diploma
• oBLS/ILS
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development
• oWillingness to complete SACT training

Desirable

• oSACT trained, UKONs passport

Experience and knowledge Essential

• oPrevious acute experience within the NHS
• oAbility to work to clear protocols/ guidelines within role boundaries
• oPrevious oncology/haematology nursing experience
• oPrevious mentorship experience

Desirable

• oLeadership experience
• oAwareness of quality indicators
• oPrevious oncology/haematology nursing experience

Skills and abilities Essential

• oIV Drug Administration
• oVenepuncture
• oCannulation
• oCVAD's
• oTake charge in the absence of the Manager

Desirable

• oChemotherapy Administration
• oUnderstanding of change management

Personal qualities Essential

• oCommitted to delivering a high quality service
• oAbility to show empathy and compassion to patients,relatives and staff
• oFlexible approach to working hours and duties

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St. Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)