Lead Charge Nurse — Stem Cell Transplant Unit

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for our Stem Cell Transplant Unit in central London. You will lead shifts, oversee nursing care for patients undergoing haematology treatment and stem cell transplantation, and coordinate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team.

You will provide clinical guidance, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service improvements while balancing direct patient care with leadership duties.

Qualifications

• A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Established experience in haematology nursing, including caring for patients undergoing stem cell transplantation.
• Experience taking charge or coordinating shifts, with the confidence to prioritise care and support colleagues.
• A recognised chemotherapy administration qualification, such as UKONS SACT or equivalent, with current competence.
• Relevant cancer care or haematology qualifications, or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience.
• Competence in central venous access device care and blood transfusion, with stem cell return competencies relevant to the role.
• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills, alongside a calm, organised approach.
• Experience teaching or supporting colleagues and a commitment to your own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and coordinating individualised nursing care for patients receiving haematology treatment and stem cell transplantation.
• Leading shifts and allocating care according to patient needs, staff experience and clinical priorities.
• Administering chemotherapy and providing specialist treatments, including blood transfusions and stem cell return, within your assessed competencies.
• Recognising and responding to deterioration, haematological emergencies and transplant complications.
• Working with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment, recovery and discharge planning.
• Supporting patients and families with clear information, compassionate communication and reassurance.
• Teaching, supervising and assessing colleagues, supporting induction and identifying development needs.
• Contributing to clinical audits, procedure reviews and ongoing JACIE accreditation.
• Deputising for the Ward Manager when required and supporting the safe, effective running of the unit.

Skills

NMC registration

Haematology nursing

Shift coordination

Communication

Clinical decision-making

Teaching/mentoring

Professional development

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

The London Clinic is seeking a Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse for our Stem Cell Transplant Unit in central London. You will lead shifts, oversee nursing care for patients undergoing haematology treatment and stem cell transplantation, and coordinate with consultants and the multidisciplinary team.

You will provide clinical guidance, mentor colleagues, and contribute to service improvements while balancing direct patient care with leadership duties.