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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Nurse to join the team. You need to be competent in cannulation and phlebotomy and administering SACT chemotherapy.
The unit is nurse led and the post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and toxicity assessment pre administration of chemotherapy and provide a specialist Oncology nursing service to patients, families, carers and health professionals.
From the time you join us, you'll have access to learning, development and training opportunities.
Undertaking quality improvement initiatives such as audits, research and evidenced based practice and service development projects.
In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse or Deputy Charge Nurse you will take charge of the clinical area to ensure effective operation of the department.
We aim to provide an individualised and supportive environment for patients. Supporting the junior team helping them develop their skills to reach their full potential.
We actively support professional development through provision of places on national study days and conferences where appropriate
The unit is open Monday-Friday 08.30-19.00hours (Including Bank Holidays). Saturdays 08:00-16:00 hours.
Main duties of the job
Safely assess patients coming in for SACT and be confident in managing treatment related toxicities. Safely administer all routes of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments. Cannulation, venepuncture. Be competent in accessing Central venous access devices. Time management of the day unit and supporting junior staff.
Deputise for band 7, manage sickness, complaints and staffing issues.
Pre proceed treatments for the next day, making decisions on supportive treatments and escalating as needed.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 26 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 304-1099645
- Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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This advert is for Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - Oncology Day Unit with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Jun 2026.
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