Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Oncology Care Closer to Home

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse for paediatric oncology in the community. The role involves managing a caseload and delivering family-centred care, with expectations of high communication and clinical standards. Candidates must have experience in Haematology/Oncology, excellent communication skills, and a valid driving license. This position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 annually.

Qualifications

• Post-registration experience in Haematology/Oncology.
• 12 months SACT administration and IV competency required.
• Hold a full driver’s licence and access to a car with business insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload and assess care needs for patients.
• Provide direct patient care and ensure high standards.
• Facilitate high-quality education and staff development.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Teaching and assessing skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Analytical and clinical decision-making skills

Education

Post-basic evidence of study

Qualified to function as mentor for pre-registration students

Further study in relevant specialty

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Oncology Care Closer to Home

Closing date: 26 December 2025

If you are looking for a paediatric nursing role where you can combine your acute nursing skills whilst working in the community, then please read on!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new project delivering SACT in patients' homes and on a mobile cancer care unit – a 12‑month pilot for patients undergoing treatment for haematology/oncology conditions.

The band 6 nurse will be responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating family‑centred care in line with the project. Phase 1 of the pilot will deliver SACT treatments in patients' homes and phase 2 will administer SACT on a mobile cancer care unit.

You must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team, recognise limitations and use initiative.

The post holder must have access to a car and hold a full driver's licence.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage a caseload and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients in the care‑closer‑to‑home programme.

The post holder will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. They will ensure that high standards of quality of care are delivered and maintained, and act as a positive role model within the department and in the community for staff, patients and carers.

The post holder will effectively contribute to the care‑closer‑to‑home project and ensure that the provision meets the needs of patients and families.

The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high‑quality education and staff development opportunities.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000‑plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. MFT is the largest provider of specialist services and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. We are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement. Whether you are beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, please review the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. A Candidate Essentials Guide provides details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Post‑basic evidence of study
• Post‑registration experience in Haematology/Oncology
• Evidence of Level 6 studies
• Qualified to function as mentor for pre‑registration students
• 12 months SACT administration and IV competency
• Hold a full driver’s licence and access to a car with business insurance
• Further study in relevant specialty
• Appropriate management or leadership courses

Experience

• Substantial relevant post‑registration experience within the relevant clinical setting
• Evidence of professional leadership, driving innovation in practice
• Evidence of multidisciplinary/multi‑agency working
• Experience of clinical audit
• Experience of research activities

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Clinically competent in the named clinical area/specialty
• Proven workload management of self and others
• Proven ability to problem‑solve
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable
• Effective organisational skills
• Good analytical and clinical decision‑making skills
• Awareness of clinical governance process

Personal Attributes

• Motivated to the personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues
• Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect
• Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels
• Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour
• Enthusiasm and inspirational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)