Location
Salisbury, England
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata if part time
Profession
Charge nurse
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
22 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
08 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

10 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    SACT accredited course

  • Experience

    Oncology/haeamatology experience

  • Experience

    Leadership, experience of managing a team

  • Experience

    SACT administration

  • Experience

    IV administration

  • Experience

    Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture

  • Experience

    Administration of blood products

  • Experience

    Knowledge of cytotoxic policy

  • Experience

    Evidence of being caring and compassionate with a good understanding of managing patients with complex needs.

  • Experience

    Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development

Desirable

7 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Experience

    Intrathecal Chemotherapy skills

  • Experience

    Post registration qualification in oncology/haematology nursing

  • Experience

    Governance experience or understanding of governance

  • Experience

    Palliative care experience

  • Experience

    Leading a team in cancer care

  • Experience

    Practice assessor/ supervisor

  • Experience

    Advanced communication skills

Job overview

Pembroke Suite is the SACT infusion day unit. We are looking for a SACT trained registered nurse who has experience of working with oncology/haematology patients and wants to develop their leadership skills. It is an exciting time to join Pembroke unit as we are growing our team, initiating an education package and looking to develop our staff.

You will work together with the oncology and haematology team to deliver an outstanding patient focused service for patients having all aspects of systemic anti-cancer treatment.

Main duties of the job

You will demonstrate good organizational skills, ability to take charge and lead the team with support of the senior leadership team. You will be expected to assess and develop junior staff through mentoring, learning and appraisals. You will be mindful of standards at all times and if you have concerns you will know how to manage them or to raise them to the senior team.

You will be working closely with the other unit leaders to manage the unit. In this position you will communicate effectively, listen to staff and ensure their views are heard. You will support your senior sister by making decisions and plans for the development of the suite and be able to present a united, cohesive voice as a senior member of the team.

You will be part of the senior team overseeing the daily running and management of the SACT day unit. This includes liaising with the pharmacy, scheduling, CNS & consultant teams to ensure patients receive high quality care.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

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 with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.

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