Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse Cancer Inpatient Wards

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Band 6 Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse for its Cancer Inpatient Wards at Bart's Cancer Centre. The successful candidate will support the development of nursing staff and ensure effective patient care while working within a multi-disciplinary team. A commitment to professional development and a focus on delivering high-quality service is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a nursing degree required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience at band 5 or currently at band 6 in a cancer setting.
• Proficiency in SACT administration and IV therapy competency.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the team on the inpatient ward while ensuring safe effective care.
• Deputise for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse as necessary.
• Participate in audits and data collection to meet performance indicators.

Skills

Patient Focused

Excellent Communication skills

Effective prioritisation skills

Ability to adapt and change

Education

Degree qualification in Nursing or cancer related subject

Practice Assessor / supervisor qualification

SACT qualification

Job description

Job summary

Band 6 Junior Sister / Junior Charge Nurse Cancer Inpatient Wards (Haematology / Oncology 5C/ 5D), Bart's Cancer Centre

The post holder will support the ward manager in developing the team of registered nurses, nursing associates, health care support workers and student nurses in delivering safe effective care to patients within the inpatient ward area working in collaboration with the medical and wider MDT teams, ensuring a high-quality service to patients. The post holder will support the education and development of junior staff and learners within the clinical environment and participate in audits, appraisals always ensuring safety of the unit and deputise for the ward manager as and when necessary. The candidate will be proficient in administering chemotherapy and ideally with stem cell reinfusion if relevant to the clinical area

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse / Ward Manager in developing the team on the Inpatient ward area and deputise for them in their absence. They will always act as a role model ensuring safe and effective care is provided to all. The post holder will actively participate in meeting patient needs within the service to agreed standards and support in audit activities / data collection to ensure key national and local targets / Key performance indicators are met. The post holder will take on additional responsibilities as and when requested in collaboration with the ward manager matron and senior nurse with responsibility for the service. The post holder will support and participate in the smooth running of the ward in an efficient cost effective safe manner.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year Per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-7086989SBH-A

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job description Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse, Degree qualification in Nursing or cancer related subject
• Practice Assessor / supervisor qualification / teaching qualification
• IV therapy competency
• SACT qualification
• REACT / SIREN or equivalent Stem cell administration competency (if relevant to ward area 5A, 5C, 5D)

Desirable

• Working towards master's Qualification
• Advanced communication Leadership Course
• Tracheostomy competency (Ward Specific 5A)

Experience Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience at band 5 or presently working at band 6 within a cancer setting
• Experience in SACT (Systemic anti cancer treatment) administration and ability to give effective information and guidance to patients about disease, treatment and side effects
• Experience in both acute and end of life care and supporting families.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role
• Patient Assessment module

Knowledge Essential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of cancer patient clinical issues and common oncology emergencies and their management
• Broad understanding of how a ward works and understadning of effective budgeting / resource management.
• Knowledge of audit and data collection

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake any further training and development relative to the role
• QI Training / Experience

Skills Essential

• Patient Focused
• Excellent Communication skills
• Effective prioritisation skills
• Ability to adapt and change in an ever-changing situation / environment
• Demonstrate we care values in all aspects of care provided SACT competent
• Stem Cell Competency (ward Specific 5A, 5C, 5D)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse, Degree qualification in Nursing or cancer related subject
• Practice Assessor / supervisor qualification / teaching qualification
• IV therapy competency
• SACT qualification
• REACT / SIREN or equivalent Stem cell administration competency (if relevant to ward area 5A, 5C, 5D)

Desirable

• Working towards master's Qualification
• Advanced communication Leadership Course
• Tracheostomy competency (Ward Specific 5A)

Experience Essential

• Minimum 2 years' experience at band 5 or presently working at band 6 within a cancer setting
• Experience in SACT (Systemic anti cancer treatment) administration and ability to give effective information and guidance to patients about disease, treatment and side effects
• Experience in both acute and end of life care and supporting families.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role
• Patient Assessment module

Knowledge Essential

• In depth knowledge and understanding of cancer patient clinical issues and common oncology emergencies and their management
• Broad understanding of how a ward works and understadning of effective budgeting / resource management.
• Knowledge of audit and data collection

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake any further training and development relative to the role
• QI Training / Experience

Skills Essential

• Patient Focused
• Excellent Communication skills
• Effective prioritisation skills
• Ability to adapt and change in an ever-changing situation / environment
• Demonstrate we care values in all aspects of care provided SACT competent
• Stem Cell Competency (ward Specific 5A, 5C, 5D)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)