Junior Sister/ Charge Nurse Cancer Day Unit

Job Overview

Cancer Nursing is a rewarding and expanding speciality within Hywel Dda University Health Board. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Nurse to work in the specialised and rewarding area at the Chemotherapy Day Unit in Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a passion to work in Oncology and Haematology and with experience of working on a SACT unit, to join our nursing team. It is a busy and ever changing challenging environment where Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment is delivered to both, Oncology and Haematology patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate sound knowledge in Oncology and Haematology, be competent in administration of Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment and should be expert in cannulation and venepuncture

We are looking for an experienced nurse with management and leadership skills, who can be adaptative, work autonomously and demonstrate excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills.

Opportunities for learning at masters level, including non-medical prescribing, will be available to the successful applicants.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work across the Health Board if required and have a flexible approach to the needs of the service.

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 17/03/2026

Working for our organisation

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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