Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse Cancer Day Unit
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Aberystwyth, SY23 1ERView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
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 Hospit...
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
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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.
- 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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- NMC Registration
- Education to Degree level
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the speciality to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in Oncology/ Haematology/ Chemotherapy
Desirable: - Completion of SACT passport; - Teaching qualification; - Recognised management qualification; - Non-medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within chemotherapy environment
- Must be SACT competent
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Able to work autonomously/ and within a small team
- Competent in administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments, venepuncture, venesections and cannulation
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of speciality
Desirable
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Experience of e-prescribing (chemocare)
- Participation in PDRs
- Participation in recruitment and selection
Language Skills
Desirable: - Welsh speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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