Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - Oncology

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Birmingham is seeking a Junior Charge Nurse/Sister for an oncology ward. The role involves managing daily operations, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Applicants must be registered nurses with oncology experience and a passion for patient care. The institution values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with oncology experience.
• Ability to lead and manage nursing staff.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the oncology ward.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.
• Ensure high standards of evidence-based care.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical leadership

Oncology knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Are you a highly motivated and dynamic individual? Are you passionate about caring for young patients and adults facing cancer diagnosis? Are you a caring, compassionate, and committed senior registered nurse capable of providing excellent patient care? If yes, we invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity as a Junior Charge Nurse/Sister on Ward 623/YPU.

Ward 623 is a 28-bed Oncology ward, with 16 beds dedicated to adult Oncology and Haematology patients. It includes 1 access bed for elective admissions, 2 beds for Nuclear Medicine, and 12 beds for teenage and young adult patients.

We value sharing knowledge with junior staff and students. You will work closely with the senior team, leading the nursing staff and deputising in the absence of the senior nurse. Your responsibilities will include managing the ward's daily operations, providing clinical leadership, and ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.

Our clinical educators will provide comprehensive training in oncology, haematology, and chemotherapy. We also encourage attendance at university courses within the specialty. The post holder will be professionally accountable for maintaining standards and professional practice as per the NMC Code and relevant guidelines.

You will regularly take charge of the practice setting or patient group, ensuring the coordination and delivery of holistic, patient-centered care. This includes assessing care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care programs.

You may act as a deputy to the person responsible for the organization and management of the ward, demonstrating leadership and developing skills in ward management. You will use various techniques to set and monitor clinical standards, conduct audits, research, and participate in teaching to improve care and patient experience.

You will support quality and risk management initiatives and act as a mentor, facilitator, assessor, or preceptor to nursing students, junior staff, volunteers, and work experience candidates, participating in clinical supervision as appropriate.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust fosters an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can thrive. We aim to develop compassionate, culturally competent leaders and create a welcoming workplace that celebrates diversity. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to support staff with disabilities or health conditions.