Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Confident and articulate.
- Other
Motivated to work within directorate
- Skills
Skills in venepuncture, cannulation
- Skills
Administration of chemotherapy/Immunotherapy drugs.
- Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
- Skills
Able to educate and support patients, carers and relatives
- Skills
Knowledge of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in the field of cancer.
- Skills
Awareness of changing trends within chemotherapy/Immunotherapy
- Skills
Evidence of research awareness.
- Experience
5 years post registration experience with a minimum of 18 months at senior staff nurse level or above.
- Experience
Proven recent relevant experience in Oncology/Haematology treatments
- Experience
Supervision and teaching of junior staff
- Qualifications
NMC level 1 registration
- Qualifications
Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development
- Qualifications
Level 3 mentorship or equivalent
- Qualifications
Relevant degree
- Qualifications
SACT Passport
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Management of CVAD
- Experience
Experience of working with other agencies/MDT
- Qualifications
Additional post-registration training / courses in relevant speciality
Job overview
We are a small, friendly, and dedicated team committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients. We are now seeking an experienced Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Outpatient Oncology and Haematology Unit on the Judy Beard Day Unit at Conquest Hospital.
Our unit consists of 17 patient treatment chairs/beds, designed to safely deliver and administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and other supportive therapies.
Working pattern:
Secondment / FTE: 0.80 (30hours per week)
Monday to Saturday service — flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the unit.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated nurse leader who is passionate about oncology and haematology care, enjoys teamwork, and is eager to make a real difference in patients’ lives.
Main duties of the job
Ideally, you will have:
- At least two years’ recent and relevant experience within an oncology or haematology setting
- Comprehensive knowledge and skills to coordinate the day-to-day running of a SACT unit
- A completed SACT passport
- The ability and confidence to use clinical expertise and supported decision-making in the safe administration and management of SACT, including recognition and management of side effects
- The ability or willingness to develop triage skills for cancer patients
- A passion for providing strong, supportive leadership and promoting a culture of learning and excellence
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details about this role.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us; we would be delighted to hear from you.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse - Judy Beard Day Unit with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term / Secondment Up to 12months). The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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