Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join the current team on a permanent basis in Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth.
You will support the Sister Sister and deputise when required to ensure that care is delivered to a consistently high standard.
This position is ideal for a Nurse seeking to develop strong leadership skills while providing high-quality care to patients undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy.
Main duties of the job
The Cancer Treatment Day Unit at Bronglais General Hospital delivers day case anti-cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to people affected by both an oncological and haematological malignancy. The cancer treatment day unit is located on the Leri Cancer Unit, which opened in May 2025.
The successful applicant will have experience in oncology, haematology and systemic anti-cancer treatment administration.
Most importantly the successful applicant will be an experienced nurse who can evidence credible management and leadership skills. We are looking for a registered nurse who can be adaptive, work autonomously and is keen to develop. Opportunities for learning at masters level, including non-medical prescribing, will be available to the successful applicants.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 29/1/2026
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- NMC Registration
- Education to Degree level
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the speciality to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in Oncology/ Haematology/ Chemotherapy
Desirable
- Completion of SACT passport
- Teaching qualification
- Recognised management qualification
- Non-medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within chemotherapy environment
- Must be SACT competent
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Able to work autonomously/ and within a small team
- Competent in administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments, venepuncture, venesections and cannulation
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of speciality
Desirable
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Experience of e-prescribing (chemocare)
- Participation in PDRs
- Participation in recruitment and selection
- Experience of eprescribing (chemcare)
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered first level nurse
- NMC Registration
- Education to Degree level
- Evidence of continuing professional development within the speciality to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience
- Post registration qualification in Oncology/ Haematology/ Chemotherapy
Desirable
- Completion of SACT passport
- Teaching qualification
- Recognised management qualification
- Non-medical Prescribing qualification (V300)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within chemotherapy environment
- Must be SACT competent
- Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
- Able to work autonomously/ and within a small team
- Competent in administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments, venepuncture, venesections and cannulation
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of speciality
Desirable
- Previous experience of leadership and management
- Experience of e-prescribing (chemocare)
- Participation in PDRs
- Participation in recruitment and selection
- Experience of eprescribing (chemcare)
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
