Job summaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Acute Oncology Team as a Band 6 Acute Oncology Sister. This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist care for patients experiencing complications related to cancer and systemic anti-cancer treatment, ensuring timely assessment with telephone triage , clinical assessment and intervention. As an autonomous practitioner working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will support the patient pathway working in partnership with other disciplines to deliver safe and supported patient outcomes.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work primarily within either the Aylesford Unit or Rigby Unit and be based within the Chemotherapy Suite. They will works in partnership with the Nurse Consultant, Specialist Practitioners and Unit Manager supporting the delivery of a consistently high quality and cost effective service.
About usCome and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2We appreciate you completing the survey.Job responsibilitiesKey Result Areas:Clinical- To assist the Unit Manager in leading a team of nurses in the delivery of a high standard of care
- To manage specialist care for both inpatient, outpatient and day case patients including the management of patients receiving chemotherapy and those who present with complications for example neutropenic sepsis
- To participate in the acute oncology nurse rota
- To undertake clinical duties including venesection, management of central venous access devices, peripheral cannulation and systemic anticancer drugs (including chemotherapy) administration
- To participate in patient chemotherapy clinics including nurse led telephone assessment, holistic assessment and end of chemotherapy reviews
- To audit care against agreed standards
- To identify any weaknesses that are evident in the delivery of care and develop action plans to address weaknesses
- To implement information strategies ensuring that patients and carers are given as much information relating to their investigations and their disease as they need
- To communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/carers with cancer and support other staff in undertaking this role.
- To base own practice on current best evidence
- To lead on an agreed area of day unit/chemotherapy practice
- To lead in the evaluation of current research findings and if appropriate implement into practice on unit
- To lead on identified clinical audit projects
Manage Services Main Duties- To maintain services to meet contract and quality standards, take corrective action and inform the Unit Manager of unresolved problems.
- To review the standard of care and documentation at regular intervals, benchmarking performance against NMC guidelines and other national and local targets.
- To promote patient involvement in care. Implements communication system to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress. Undertake audits at required intervals to maintain standards of record keeping.
- To investigate complaints and untoward incidents in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Provide statements accurately, timely and professionally. Supports the Unit Manager in improving systems to prevent recurrence.
Manage Finance Main Duties- To contribute to the planning, monitoring and control of unit resources, assisting the Unit Manager to keep expenditures within budgets.
- To assist the Unit Manager to optimise nursing resources by even distribution of staff annual leave and matching skill mix to workload.
Manage People Main Duties- To contribute to the recruitment and selection of quality staff for the unit, identifying future job requirements for profiling to complement team.
- To contribute to the development of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance. Facilitate staff development to achieve ward objectives using the principles of IPR and PDP. Monitor staff performance and report progress to the Unit Manager at regular intervals
- To contribute to the planning, organisation and evaluation of work, ensuring adequate induction of new staff including effective preceptorship for newly qualified nurses (and nurses new to specialty), monitoring of the practice of Band 5 and Band 2/3 staff and mentorship for student nurses on ward/ department placements. To ensure the ward is staff appropriately and within budget at all times.
- To create, maintain and enhance productive working relationships within and outside the ward/department by minimising unproductive conflicts and promoting positive team working. Informs the Unit Manager of unresolved and potential problems.
- To promote staff compliance of Trust policies and procedures. Undertake counselling as appropriate and report difficult cases to the Unit manager for further action.
Manage Information- To provide information and advice for action towards organisational objectives. Attends divisional and other meetings (on behalf of Unit Manager as necessary) in order to disseminate information up and down the Directorate line management structure.
- To assist the Unit Manager to collect and organise information for incorporation into the Divisional service plans
Professional- To keep abreast of new health care related developments, ensuring that nursing practice is up to date, evidence based and cost effective.
- To be responsible for own personal and professional development and assist the Unit Manager in the development of junior staff as required.
- To be responsible for own professional registration and assist the Unit Manager in ensuring that all qualified nurses have valid NMC registration and practise in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- First Level RN
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Diploma/Degree in haematology/oncology
- Recognised chemotherapy qualification
- Moving and handling, basic CPR IT Skills, intravenous drug administration
- Venepuncture and cannulation skills
ExperienceEssential- A minimum of 12 months experience at band 5 in haematology/oncology with evidence of continued professional development in this area.
Desirable- Evidence of recent experience in chemotherapy administration
SkillsEssential- Able initiate and deliver high quality nursing care
- Can plan, delegate and supervise others
- Able to manage clinical area effectively
- Demonstrates ability to initiate the implementation of evidence-based practice
- Able to lead in clinical audit
- Able to assist to manage resources within a budget
- Aware of current NHS issues and priorities
DesirablePersonal QualitiesEssential- Able to lead and develop an effective team
- Able to express self clearly and confidently - verbal and written within a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates commitment and ability to teach others
- Initiates change
- Able to achieve personal objectives
Other Job requirementsEssential- Flexible working and able to change duties at short notice
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
AddressThe Aylesford Unit
South Warwickshire NHS Trust
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.swft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Acute Oncology Lead Nurse
Sharon Hollyoak
sharon.hollyoak@swft.nhs.uk
01926495321
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number203-EL1219
Job locationsThe Aylesford Unit
South Warwickshire NHS Trust
Warwick
CV34 5BW
United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
