Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Collingwood Centre

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Haemato-oncology Nurse to join a nurse-led outpatient service at the Collingwood Centre, Colchester Hospital. The role involves administering treatments, providing leadership, and supporting team development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Support for training and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Unsocial hours payments

27 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Access to NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Competent in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT).
• Demonstrate well-developed communication, change management, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Haemato-oncology Nurse to advance their career within a nurse-led outpatient haemato-oncology service. This is a fixed-term position to cover a secondment until 31st March 2026.

About the Collingwood Centre

The Collingwood Centre is a day unit at Colchester Hospital providing malignant and non-malignant treatments to Haemato-oncology patients. The unit relies on nursing expertise to assess and administer treatments safely and efficiently.

Role Responsibilities

1. Competent in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT).
2. Expand knowledge of SACT, develop leadership, communication skills, and professional growth in a busy but supportive environment.
3. Support ward sisters in leading and developing the nursing team.
4. Provide inspirational leadership, act as a credible role model, and foster a positive, welcoming environment.
5. Demonstrate well-developed communication, change management, and organisational skills.
6. Be caring, compassionate, forward-thinking, well-organized, and adaptable to change.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 18:00.

About ESNEFT

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, serving nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our staff deliver care across hospitals, community settings, and in patients' homes.

Benefits

• Support for training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working options.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
• 27 days annual leave (pro-rata).
• Access to NHS discounts.
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programmes.

Our Commitment

We are investing in digital transformation with the Epic electronic patient record system to improve staff and patient experience.

Interested?

If you are passionate about patient care and professional development, we want to hear from you. Learn more about living and working here.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Pauline McKeown
• Job Title: Sister
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]