# Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - Oncology Day Unit > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-sistercharge-nurse-oncology-day-unit/2824e803-e9f5-4fab-acba-805a6b7ad213 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-6-sistercharge-nurse-oncology-day-unit/2824e803-e9f5-4fab-acba-805a6b7ad213.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Birmingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 to £48,117 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Flexible working Full-time, Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T08:34:50.215Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0020-26-0720?employerCode=C0020 - **Application URL:** https://uhb.tal.net/vx/candidate/apply/14932?instant=apply - **Employer website:** https://www.uhb.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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* ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - *Substantial post registration experience working in a complex health care setting / Acute NHS care setting supervising / mentoring junior staff - *Evidence of professional /clinical knowledge in area supplemented by specialist clinical and or managerial training and CPD - *Can demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the Nursing & Midwifery Council ( NMC ) standards for student supervision and assessment - *Professional portfolio which demonstrates continuing professional development, evidence of ability to maintain professional registration - *Relevant and recent clinical experience within the speciality /acute care setting, including the supervision /education of junior staff - *Experience of mentoring undergraduate students - *Evidence of ability to lead /coordinate a shift /area of department - *Experience in learning from incidents /complaints and supporting changes in practice. - *Demonstrable ability, experience, passion in the following: - oLeadership - oTeam Building - oManaging resources - oTime management - oRole modelling - oChange management / clinical developments - oClinical governance - oAudit and research - oWorkforce planning / management - oNHS policy and political awareness ### Qualifications **Essential** - *Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC register **Desirable** - *Health care management / leadership qualification ### Additional Criteria **Essential** - *Demonstrates specialist expertise underpinned by theory acquired through CPD - *Evidence of involvement and leadership in teaching and mentoring learners - *Competence in expanded clinical practice associated with the role - *Excellent Communication skills /written / verbal / IT - *Ability to work under pressure across competing demands - *Ability to articulate the principles of safeguarding and mental capacity - *Positive and enthusiastic attitude - *Approachable and friendly - *Supportive - *Flexible - *Well organised - *Effective communicator - *Sound clinical reasoning and decision making - *Ability to perform in complex and challenging situations - *Ability to inspire and lead a team - *Ability to work flexible shift pattern, where required to include rotation to day /night duty and unsocial hours according to service need ## Documents - [JD PS.pdf (PDF, 466 KB)](document:2935333) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.