Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals is seeking a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for the Haematology ward at St Helier hospital in Carshalton. The role requires experience in a cancer environment and strong leadership and communication skills.

The post is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week) with long days, weekends and nights. Applicants should be prepared to act as deputy to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and support ward operations.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for haematology patients or acutely unwell patients.
• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality nursing care to patients in the haematology ward.
• Lead and support the Ward Manager in day-to-day running of the unit.
• Act as deputy for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and manage operational issues in their absence.
• Contribute to leadership, education, and training within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Teaching and Assessing Certificate

Degree or working towards

Job description

Main area Haematology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days, weekends and nights) Job ref 343-8195474-RB-SK-A

Site St Helier hospital Town Carshalton Salary £45,953 - £54,254 pro rata per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 28/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 08/10/2026

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

The post holder will provide high quality nursing care to patients, participating in the setting of standards of nursing practice within a cohesive

multidisciplinary team.

The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.

The post holder will be expected to act as the designated deputy for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and manage operational issues in their

absence

Main duties of the job

The Haematology ward is looking to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. The successful candidate will need to have

experience from working in a cancer environment and have excellent communication and leadership skills. You

will be expected to support the Ward Manager in the day to day running of the unit providing leadership in theirabsence.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who would like to build their management and leadership skills.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person specification

Experience

• Good basic education
• Experience in caring for haematology patients or acutely unwell patients

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
• Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes

Skills

• Good verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to develop own practice

personal

• Motivated and enthusiastic

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing
• Teaching and Assessing Certificate
• Degree or working towards

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.