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Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to help shape and develop a brand new service!
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Band 6 to join our newly established Ambulatory Care Unit, delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and specialist cancer care to patients on the Oncology, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) ambulatory pathway.
This innovative service has been designed to meet the needs of the patients, providing treatment and supportive care as well as specialist reviews, in an ambulatory setting that enables patients to receive high quality care, whilst maintaining as much normality in their daily lives as possible.
Operating 7 days a week from 08:00 - 20:00, this new unit will play a pivotal role in transforming cancer services within BHOC, by supporting, reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving patient experience.
We also have exciting opportunities within Chemotherapy Day Unit (D502) if preferred. We can offer development opportunities as a rotational post between Chemotherapy Day unit and Ambulatory Care for anyone with existing SACT experience to develop their knowledge and skills within Haematology and oncology.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 nurse you will be a key clinical leader within the unit, working alongside a multidisciplinary team to establish best practice, influence service development and create a positive culture focused on excellence in patient care.
- Lead and co-ordinate care within Specialist Ambulatory Care setting
- Deliver and oversee SACT administration for Oncology, Haematology and BMT patients.
- Contribute to service innovation and quality improvement initiatives
- Support, mentor and develop junior nursing colleagues.
- Work closely with supervisory sister, medical, pharmacy and AHP teams to provide seamless patient centred care.
- Support patients who might arrive unwell, or become unwell during their ambulatory visit. Liaise with pathway navigator regarding inpatient beds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Organisation and management skills
- Teaching
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to problem solve
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to perform clinical activities specific to speciality
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to influence other team members
- Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
- Innovative and participates with practice and policy change
- Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Awareness of current national changes in nursing / NHS
- General good health, Able to work on feet for long periods. Aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
- Competency in medication administration including intravenous medication
- SACT Competent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience in nursing and speciality
- Appropriate proven leadership and management experience
- Proven commitment and experience, evidence in teaching
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Evidence of commitment to research based practice or evidence of project work undertaken
- Experience as preceptor / mentor
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- Current NMC Registration
- Evidence of formal ongoing professional development
- Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Desirable
- Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3
- Qualification in Teaching, assessing and Mentoring
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This advert is for Senior Staff Nurse - Ambulatory Care Unit with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time roles. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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