Sister/Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 19/08/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a SACT trained registered nurse to join the Pembroke Suite, a SACT infusion day unit, as a Sister/Charge Nurse. You will lead a team, mentor junior staff, and ensure high standards of patient care for oncology/haematology patients receiving systemic anti-cancer treatment. The position involves close collaboration with other unit leaders, pharmacy, scheduling, CNS, and consultant teams to manage the daily operations and development of the unit.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage the team within the SACT infusion day unit.
- Assess and develop junior staff through mentoring, learning, and appraisals.
- Ensure standards are maintained and address concerns appropriately.
- Work closely with other unit leaders to manage the unit's operations.
- Communicate effectively with staff, ensuring their views are heard.
- Support the senior sister in making decisions and plans for the suite's development.
Essential criteria
- SACT accredited course
- Oncology/haeamatology experience
- Leadership, experience of managing a team
- SACT administration
- IV administration
- Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture
- Administration of blood products
- Knowledge of cytotoxic policy
- Evidence of being caring and compassionate with a good understanding of managing patients with complex needs.
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy skills
- Post registration qualification in oncology/haematology nursing
- Governance experience or understanding of governance
- Palliative care experience
- Leading a team in cancer care
- Practice assessor/ supervisor
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 19d ago · Closes in 17d
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
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.
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