Lead Sister/Charge Nurse: Stem Cell Transplant

The London Clinic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 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 the Stem Cell Transplant Unit in London. This role combines leadership with frontline patient care, coordinating shifts and guiding the team to deliver safe, compassionate care during complex treatment journeys.

You will support the Ward Manager, contribute to staff development and work closely with consultant haematologists and a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Established experience in haematology nursing, including stem cell transplantation.
• Experience taking charge or coordinating shifts, with the confidence to prioritise care and support colleagues.
• Recognised chemotherapy administration qualification (UKONS SACT or equivalent).
• Relevant cancer care or haematology qualifications or equivalent specialist knowledge.

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

Haematology nursing

Stem cell transplantation

Charge nurse experience

Chemotherapy administration

Central venous access care

Blood transfusion competence

Clinical decision-making

Teaching / mentoring

Education

NMC registered nurse

UKONS SACT chemotherapy qualification

Haematology/cancer care qualification

Job description

The London Clinic is seeking a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse for the Stem Cell Transplant Unit in London. This role combines leadership with frontline patient care, coordinating shifts and guiding the team to deliver safe, compassionate care during complex treatment journeys.

You will support the Ward Manager, contribute to staff development and work closely with consultant haematologists and a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.