Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haematology ward at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder will provide high quality care within a cohesive multidisciplinary team, with leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

This role requires experience in haematology or acutely unwell patients, strong communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to education, training and potentially research in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Experience caring for haematology or acutely unwell patients.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
• Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance.
• Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes.
• Willingness to develop own practice.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Lead when the Ward Manager is absent and support daily ward operations.
• Provide leadership and clinical guidance on the haematology ward.
• Contribute to setting nursing standards within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support education, training and research within the ward.

Skills

Communication skills

Haematology experience

Leadership

Clinical governance

Clinical audit

Willingness to develop

Motivated and enthusiastic

Education

Nursing Diploma

Teaching and Assessing Certificate

Degree (in progress)

Job description

Job summary

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

About us

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.

Details

Date posted: 14 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 343-8195474-RB-SK-A

Job locations: St Helier hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom

Job 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 of current clinical and professional issues
• Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
• Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes
• Good verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to develop own practice
• Motivated and enthusiastic

Qualifications

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

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.

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: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: St Helier hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: C6 Ward Manager, Valerie Bumatay, [e-mail], 02082962633

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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