Job summary
- Main area
- Registered Nurse
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 050-NMR331-0525
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Shooting Star Unit
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £37,898 - £45,637 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Oncology/ Haematology Nurse Practitioner
Band 6
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
As a band 6 nurse practitioner, you will be expected to be skilled and experienced in the administration of Systemic Anti Cancer Treatments.
You will be required to under take the nurse in charge role and ensure all care is co-ordinated, timely and to troubleshoot any problems that may arise as well as supporting and mentoring junior staff nurses.
This role will also require that you undertake telephone pre assessments and triage any patients that required medical advice whilst on and after Systemin Anti Cancer Treatment.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join the Oncology and Haematology Service on the Shooting Star Unit in Wrexham Maelor Hospital within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The post will be based on the Unit and be instrumental in the delivery and development of the existing service, working with the existing nursing and medical teams.
We are seeking a nurse with excellent up to date clinical knowledge and skills, some experience of implementing changes within services would be beneficial.
The Registered Nurse will administer chemotherapy, for both Oncology and Haematology patients within the Day Unit. The role will involve liaising regularly with healthcare professionals across health care settings within North Wales and wider.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As above and as detailed in the job description.
To provide expert advice and oversight for the junior nursing team on the chemotherapy day unit. To be the nurse in charge and deal with issues arising .
Person specification
Competencies
Essential criteria
- SACT registered nurse
Desirable criteria
- 4 years chemotherapy experience
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of managing complex situations and information
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of good written communication
Leadership role
Essential criteria
- leadership or Quality Improvement qualification
Desirable criteria
- experience in leading a team and change management
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kate Roberts
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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