About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen on our Haematology Inpatient Ward for an experienced and motivated Chemotherapy/SACT trained cancer nurse. The Haematology inpatient ward is part of the Cancer Care Directorate.
This individual will be able to assist the ward sister in leading the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality care to patients with a variety of cancers and haematological disorders.
The deputy sister/charge nurse post will support the ward sister to lead the existing proactive and highly skilled team, which prides itself on high quality patient focused care.
All applicants must have experience of shift coordination, leadership skills, specialist knowledge and skills in the care and treatment of oncology and Haematology patients. They will need to have current experience of administering chemotherapy/SACT and demonstrate extended scope of practice and skills to support the development of the Ward. The applicant will demonstrate an energy and true enthusiasm for the speciality and service development.
The successful candidate will provide expert knowledge, high quality care and psychological support to patients and their families requiring treatment and will assist the ward sister in the development of the ward acting as resource for education and compliance with national and local initiatives.
This role required NMC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: Wednesday, 3rd June 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
UK NMC Qualification Recognised Teaching Qualification Degree/Masters level qualification in Heamatology/Oncology
Desirable
1st Level Degree or working towards Leadership and managment qualification Physical Examination of Adult Non-Medical Prescribing
Experience Essential
Demonstrable post-registration experience, to include recent experience at Band 5 in Haematology/Oncology Teaching Practice and developing staff Research and audit experience
Desirable
6 months experience of administering SACT including haematology chemotherapy regimes
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Proven leadership ability Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of multi-disciplinary team Extended role skills, IV drug administration, Cannulation and phlebotomy, Administration of SACTnd change management skills including presentation skills. Ability to motivate and lead a team. Project and change management skills Presentation skills Problem solving skills Planning and prioritisation skills Computer literacy particularly working with e.g. excel spreadsheets
Desirable
Provide structured telephone advice and ongoing support for patients, carers/relatives and other healthcare professionals using the UKONS triage rapid assessment and access toolkit
Knowledge Essential
Theoretical and practical knowledge of Haematology/Oncology Conversant with developments related to chemotherapy at national and local levels. Knowledge of key principles of the risk management process Ability to co-ordinate duty rotas, taking into account skill mix requirements and understanding of team dynamics to ensure effective team working.
Desirable
Evidence of knowledge and managing staff through human resourse policies and procedures. Able to undertake performance reviews and manage issues pertaining to performance. Awareness of principles of budgetary management and signatory responsibilities. Evidence of managing complaints.
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Good organisational skills Commitment to development of others. Able to manage clinical concerns and delays in patient care, escalating appropriately when required Highly motivated
Other requirements Essential
Flexible working pattern. Adaptive to unpredicatble workloads. Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions. Able to work within close/intimate contact with patients (eg direct contact with body fluids)
Personal Attributes Essential
Highly motivated. Recognises stress in self and others and manages appropriately . Professional approach. Flexible to the needs of the service. Supportive of staff/team members. Self awareness. Problems solving and decision making skills.
Langauage Essential
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)