Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse Cancer Day Unit

Lehrmancameron; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aberystwyth is seeking a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for a permanent position in Bronglais General Hospital. The role supports the Sister, ensures high care standards, and provides leadership in the Cancer Treatment Day Unit. Candidates must have experience in oncology and demonstrate credible management skills. Opportunities for further education, including master’s level studies, are available. Welsh language proficiency is desirable, and successful applicants will have a chance to enhance their bilingual skills.

Benefits

Support for bilingual development

Opportunities for master's level education

Qualifications

• Experience in systemic anti-cancer treatment administration.
• Demonstrable management and leadership abilities.
• Desirable: Welsh language skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sister and ensure high standards of care.
• Provide leadership and management support as needed.
• Work in the Cancer Treatment Day Unit providing care.

Skills

Oncology experience

Management skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work autonomously

Welsh language proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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.

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

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

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.