It follows Daffodil Cottage losing its permanent senior oncology pharmacist, which led to some community concerns about the future of its services.

Ms Marshall confirmed in July that patients receiving chemotherapy for the first time were being treated in Orange, where there was a specialist available to manage any adverse reactions.

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She said it was an interim situation while the health service worked to fill the oncology pharmacist position.

There were concerns in the city that temporary changes might become permanent, though the Health Action Group's councillor Warren Aubin said he had been assured there were no plans for any downgrading of services.

He said the only concern was the void that had been left while the hospital worked to fill the position.

The Western NSW Local Health District confirmed on Monday that permanent, full-time staff had started that day in the role of nurse unit manager and oncology pharmacist at Daffodil Cottage.

Ms Marshall said the two positions were essential to the operation of Daffodil Cottage and the care of cancer patients.

"Daffodil Cottage is a critical part of the Bathurst Health Service and for many of us in Bathurst, it's very close to our hearts," she said.

"This is a fantastic development for Daffodil Cottage and reinforces the fact the Bathurst Health Service is an attractive place to work."

Ms Marshall said the nurse unit manager is Mooreen Macleay and oncology pharmacist is Sarah Bowen.

"Mooreen has been with the cottage in a different role for many years and has a passion for oncology nursing," she said.

"Sarah is a very experienced paediatric and oncology pharmacist and brings with her new and innovative ideas."

Ms Marshall said the community had been, and continued to be, instrumental in fundraising for the service and through volunteers.

"We are extremely grateful for the continued support we continue to receive from the community at Daffodil Cottage and Bathurst Hospital," she said.

Member for Bathurst Paul Toole visited Daffodil Cottage on Monday for Ms Macleay and Ms Bowen's first day in their roles.

He said the attraction of Bathurst and the health department as a place to work was affirmed by the fact Ms Bowen had moved from her previous position based in Sydney.

Daffodil Cottage provides cancer services for people across the Bathurst, Oberon, Lithgow and wider region so they do not have to travel to other centres for treatment.