Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham seeks a motivated Deputy Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for their Chemotherapy Daycase unit. The role involves supporting a busy nurse-led team in delivering high-quality cancer treatments and leadership. The candidate will benefit from extensive development opportunities within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered nurse with recent oncology experience.
• Competent in administering SACT.
• Proven leadership skills in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Support team members and lead the clinical work.
• Provide high-quality patient care in oncology settings.
• Ensure compliance with standards in patient treatment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Clinical Skills

Education

NMC Registered

Chemotherapy Training

Job description

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Job Summary

The Chemotherapy Daycase unit at Nottingham University Hospitals serves a population of 1.2 million patients and as a centre of excellence attracts many more from the surrounding counties.

Job Summary

The Chemotherapy Daycase unit at Nottingham University Hospitals serves a population of 1.2 million patients and as a centre of excellence attracts many more from the surrounding counties.

We provide cancer treatment with both curative and palliative intents for a wide range of malignant diseases. Patients may receive: Chemotherapy, Biological and Immunotherapies at the unit.

In order to meet the growing demands on our service an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to undertake the role of Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse.

The role will also require cross site working and providing cover as needed for our satellite unit at Kings Mill Hospital.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.

We are looking to recruit someone who has had recent Oncology experience, with proven leadership skills and is competent to administer SACT.

As part of the senior nurse team you will provide support to team members and lead by example by working clinically administering SACT to ensure we provide a high quality, progressive and effective service to all our patients.

You will be given the chance to undertake additional training in regard's to authorising Chemotherapy .

This is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and experience of the Band 6 role. You will be part of a very busy, nurse-led team working in an out-patient area.

About Us

With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7216160

Job locations

Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Job Description

Job responsibilities

As part of the senior nurse team you will provide support to all team members and lead by example by working clinically to ensure we provide a high quality, progressive and effective service to all our patients.

You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

As part of the senior nurse team you will provide support to all team members and lead by example by working clinically to ensure we provide a high quality, progressive and effective service to all our patients.

You must display excellent leadership and communication skills and be confident to deal with members of the public and the hospitals multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualification/Skills/Experienc

Essential

• NMC Registered
• Recent Oncology/Haematology Experience
• Supervision of staff
  
  

Desirable

• Recent Leadership experience/study
• IV trained
• Chemotherapy Trained
• Venepuncture and Cannulation
  
  

Communication & Relationships

Essential

• Effective written, verbal & IT skills
• Able to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner
  
  

Desirable

• Involvement in Link nurse or project work
  
  

Analytical & Judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to respond to problem situations
• Able to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise & evaluate patient care
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues in nursing
  
  

Planning & Organisation skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise own workload
• Able to respond to emergency situations
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrate leadership skills
• Ability to supervise & support others
  
  

Physical & Role specific skill

Essential

• Physically able to perform full range of nursing duties
• Ability to work unsupervised in a nurse-led area
• Enthusiastic Motivated
• Enhanced DBS
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of Moving & Handling training
• Experience of leading a team
  
  

Person Specification

Qualification/Skills/Experienc

Essential

• Physically able to perform full range of nursing duties
• Ability to work unsupervised in a nurse-led area
• Enthusiastic Motivated
• Enhanced DBS
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of Moving & Handling training
• Experience of leading a team
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals

Hucknall Road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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