Job Description

The closing date is 5th Oct 2025

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced band 6 chemotherapy (SACT) nurse to join our dedicated Oncology and Haematology Day Unit team (based at St Margarets Hospice Yeovil). We are a nurse led unit with excellent patient feedback, providing specialist care to oncology and haematology patients undergoing systemic anti cancer treatments (SACT). We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate nurse to complement our team to help drive forward our services. The Unit has 12 treatment chairs, a phlebotomy clinic and outpatient clinic rooms. We operate Monday to Friday (some bank holidays) and offer clinical supervision and professional development. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, come and be part of our committed team delivering exceptional patient care. Informal visits or chats are encouraged.


We would consider this role to be a developmental post, starting as a Band 5.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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The post holder will be responsible for delivering SACT and a high standard of specialist nursing care to all patients within the Oncology and Haematology Day Unit. they will be able to coordinate the overall management of the Unit. Facilitating the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice in the clinical area. They will also be able to work independently and autonomously without direct supervision, accountable for own professional actions. Take an active role in deputising and supporting the Day Unit Manager.


The ideal candidate will be chemotherapy competent and have extensive experience in caring for oncology or haematology patients. You will be responsible for assessing care needs, conducting toxicity assessments, administering SACT and supportive treatments and leading shifts on a rota basis with the other band 6 nurses. As part of our supportive and forward thinking team, you will provide expert oncology and haematology nursing service to patients, families and health professionals. You will also contribute to education and training, quality improvement, audits and service development projects.

About us

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The YDH Oncology and Haematology Day Unit is based at St Margaret's Hospice Yeovil. This is a beautiful garden setting with plenty of wildlife, and it is lovely get to utilise the outside in the summer for breaks. There is wonderful low-cost catering and free parking available for staff.


At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Job description

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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

RN to Degree level

Experience within a SACT unit and completion of SACT passport


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Desirable

Recognised Cancer Course

Degree level module in Chemotherapy Administration

Recognised management course

Recognised Teaching/Mentoring Qualification

Experience

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Essential

Relevant post-registration experience

Proven evidence of clinical leadership of a team and leading a team through change

Experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care

Experience of mentoring and appraisal

Basic knowledge of how to deal with monitoring sickness, poor performance and undertake first line grievance/disciplinary action

Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation to include clinical governance/COSHH/Health and Safety/Infection Control/Clinical Waste/Manual Handling/PEAT/Confidentiality/Data Protection Act

Basic knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement agenda

Up to date knowledge of current evidence-based practice in nursing


#

Desirable

Experience of formal and informal teaching/training

Experience/knowledge of, or evidence of clinical audit

Evidence of or knowledge of how to manage conflict

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For help with your application, contact:

Abbey Doyle


abbey.doyle@somersetft.nhs.uk


01935384315

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

38682.00 to 46580.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3261

Job locations

St Margaret Hospice

Little Tarrat Ln

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2HU