Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Woolverstone Macmillan Centre

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a rewarding opportunity for an experienced Haemato-oncology Nurse at a leading hospital in Ipswich. This role involves joining a dedicated nurse-led outpatient service, where you will be pivotal in delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing malignant and non-malignant treatments. With a focus on professional growth, you will enhance your skills in administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments while leading a supportive team. If you are passionate about developing cancer services and making a significant impact in patient care, this position is designed for you.

Benefits

27 Days Annual Leave (Pro-rata)

NHS Discounts

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical expertise in haematology/oncology.
• Experience in leading teams and improving patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support ward sisters in leading and developing the nursing team.
• Provide inspirational leadership and foster a positive environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Change Management

Organizational Skills

Clinical Expertise in Haematology/Oncology

Coaching and Mentoring

Improving Patient Experience

Education

Registered Nurse First Level

Post-registration Qualification (e.g., PG Diploma, SACT Online Course)

ILS Certificate

Student Assessor Qualification

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Haemato-oncology Nurse to advance their career. Join our nurse-led outpatient haemato-oncology service at Ipswich Hospital.

The Woolverstone Macmillan Centre is a day unit offering malignant and non-malignant treatments to Haemato-oncology patients. The unit relies on nursing expertise to assess and administer treatments safely and efficiently.

You should be competent in administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT). This role provides opportunities to expand your SACT knowledge, develop leadership and communication skills, and grow professionally in a busy but supportive environment.

This position is based within our unit's working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 18:00.

If you are passionate about developing cancer services and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will support the ward sisters in leading and developing the nursing team. You will provide inspirational leadership, act as a credible role model, and foster a positive, welcoming environment. You should possess strong communication, change management, and organizational skills, with a positive attitude towards flexibility and continuous improvement.

About us

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our staff deliver care from hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and in patients' homes.

As one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff, we support our employees with training, development, flexible working, and benefits such as a pension scheme, unsocial hours payments, 27 days of annual leave (pro-rata), and NHS discounts. Our focus is on efficiency and reducing delays, supported by our digital transformation with Epic's EPR system.

If you are committed to patient care and professional growth, we want to hear from you.

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Details

Date posted: 09 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 432-HR187-25

Location: Ipswich Hospital, Heath Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PD

Job responsibilities

For full details, see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential)

• Leading teams
• Clinical expertise in haematology/oncology
• Coaching and mentoring
• Managing change
• Improving patient experience

Experience (Desirable)

• Previous Band 6 experience
• Research and audit involvement
• Teaching and assessing
• Recruitment skills

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered Nurse First Level
• Post-registration qualification (e.g., PG diploma, SACT online course)
• ILS certificate
• Student assessor qualification

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Nursing/Management degree
• Willingness for further study
• NVQ assessor qualification

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK professional registration. For more details, see the NHS Careers website.