Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Support
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 10 months (Fixed-term contract until 18.06.2026)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 430-CC25-314A
- Employer
- Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Macmillan Unit (Dept)
- Town
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/08/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 04/09/2025
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
At Milton Keynes University Hospital, you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive environment where teamwork and respect are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to live our Trust values and behaviours every day, creating a culture where everyone feels heard and valued.
MKUH staff's Motivation and Involvement scores are among the highest in our peer group, showing that our people feel inspired and included in decision-making (Staff Survey, 2024).
Our benefits
We believe in recognising and rewarding the amazing contribution of our staff and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including:
- Free on-site parking including EV charging
- Complimentary refreshments
- Flexible working arrangements
- Discounted gym membership
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Generous annual leave, with the option to bank holiday entitlement
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
- On-site nursery (charges apply)
- A wide-ranging staff health and wellbeing programme including EAP
- VIVUP products to support your mental, physical, and financial Wellbeing
Job overview
Sister/Charge Nurse
Department: Macmillan Unit
Band 6: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
Fixed-term contract until 18.06.2026
Part-time 22.5 hours, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse to take the next step in your oncology career? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team delivering exceptional cancer care in a modern, purpose-built facility?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join and help our Haematology & Oncology Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Unit, based in the state-of-the-art Cancer Centre at MKUH.
Why join us? Opened in February 2020, our Cancer Centre is a vibrant, expanding hub of innovation and compassionate care. You will work as part of a skilled and supportive team within the Macmillan Suite, delivering high-quality, patient-centred cancer treatment to the community of Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
What we're looking for: We're seeking a dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with:
- A current band 6 qualification or readiness to step into this level
- A SACT qualification (essential)
- Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach
- A passion for delivering outstanding care to patients, families and carers.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 04.09.2025
Main duties of the job
Training & Support: We are committed to continuous professional development. Our team benefits from access to extensive training opportunities and mentorship from a progressive management team.
What makes us different: Our service is built around holistic, patient-focused care. We have:
- A dedicated Wellbeing team to support recovery and quality of life
- Macmillan Information and Support Centre onsite
- Partnership with Citizens Advice Bureau
- A wide range of carer and patient support groups available
In this role, you'll work closely with the senior nursing leadership team to:
- provide visible, professional and compassionate leadership
- Maintain and enhance standards of clinical excellence
- Drive improvements in patient outcomes and experiences for individuals undergoing SACT
- Support the education, development and well-being of the nursing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a dynamic and compassionate team at the heart of cancer care. As a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse on the Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit, you will provide visible, professional, and supportive leadership, acting as the Unit representative in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
You'll deliver expert, specialist care to patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), with a focus on oncology and haematology. Your clinical excellence, leadership, and passion will help drive forward high standards of patient care, safety, and service development.
Working for our organisation
"We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute"
"Nursing and Midwifery feel strongly that their teams works well together to achieve their objectives, managing great team work continuously. (NHS Staff Survey 2024)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Communication & relationship skills:
- Act as a positive team leader and role model in delivering exceptional care.
Analytical skills:
- Continuously strive to improve the quality, safety and outcomes of care.
Planning & organisation skills:
- Lead the safe and effective coordination of the Day Unit on a daily basis.
Responsibility - patient/client care:
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care in alignment with unit philosophy.
Responsibility for policy and service development:
- Contribute to the growth and innovation of the unit’s services.
Responsibility for financial and/or physical resources:
- Support the efficient use of resources, including staff, equipment, and consumables.
Responsibility - staff management/leadership/training:
- Support the Senior Sister in rota planning and ensuring safe staffing levels.
Duties in relation to information resources:
- Maintain accurate, timely records in line with professional standards and Trust systems/
Responsibility - research & development:
- Support the implementation and evaluation of new models of care and treatment pathways
Freedom to act:
- Adhere at all times to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse
- Diploma/Degree in Nursing or working at advanced level
- Chemotherapy Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) qualification
Desirable criteria
- Cancer care modules or degree-level cancer course
- Mentorship qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post-registration experience in oncology/haematology
- Experience caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy
- Experience in educating and training staff
Desirable criteria
- Experience in ward or team management
- Ability to balance and prioritise clinical and staffing needs
- Involvement in the appraisal process
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to delegate appropriately and recognize role boundaries
- Proficiency in IT systems (e.g., email, clinical databases, excel)
- Leadership and management capabilities
- Assertiveness and professional confidence
- Awareness of current nursing issues
Desirable criteria
- Team awareness and ability to take a broad view
- Ability to support and implement innovative practice
Personal and people development
Essential criteria
- Flexibility, initiative and ability to manage a team
- Motivated, self-directed and committed
- Proactive approach to work and improvement
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback
Communication
Essential criteria
- Clear and effective communication style
- Self-awareness and diplomatic approach
- Awareness of the impact of communication
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Specific requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emily Dawson
- Job title
- SACT Nurse Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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