Job overview

An exciting opportunity is  on the horizon in the dynamic Oncology and Haematology Outpatients at the Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH in Bath! Join our passionate and dedicated team as we deliver high-quality care to both Haematology and Oncology patients in an energising and fast-paced environment. 

Are you a highly motivated and driven nurse with the skills and expertise we need? This could be your perfect role! As a Band 6 charge nurse, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring that treatment is provided with the utmost professionalism, safety, and a holistic approach. You’ll also have the chance to mentor and support your colleagues in their growth and development.

This position will allow you to enhance both your clinical and management skills, tailored to your individual educational goals, whether those are formal or informal. 

Join our collaborative and compassionate team, where a friendly atmosphere awaits you, and the patient experience is at the heart of what we do. We encourage informal visits, so come and see for yourself! Don’t miss out on this extraordinary chance to make a difference!

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role include:

• Adhere to the NMC Code as a named nurse, overseeing patient care and modeling professionalism.
• Develop visible leadership within Oncology Outpatients, managing daily operations and supporting Trust targets.
• Facilitate effective communication and represent the unit in internal and external meetings .
• Implement RUH Nursing and cancer strategies, improving practices based on research.
• Mentor staff and provide clinical expertise in Oncology Out-patients.

Please refer to attached JD for detailed roles and responsibilities. 

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be  in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.