Oncology Ward Sister - Lead Nurse & Clinical Leader

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Clinical Ward Sister / Charge Nurse for Ward 35 on the Oncology Ward (27 inpatient beds). The post involves leading a team, providing clinical leadership, and deputising for the department manager, supporting care across curative and palliative pathways including chemotherapy administration and complex symptom management.

You will drive safe care, infection control, staff development, and process improvement, with

Qualifications

• Substantial post-registration experience.
• Competency in chemotherapy administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and management support to the ward team.
• deputise for the department manager and uphold Trust values.
• Lead supervision, mentorship and appraisals of staff.
• Ensure safe care delivery and infection control adherence.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Mentorship

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Clinical Ward Sister / Charge Nurse for Ward 35 on the Oncology Ward (27 inpatient beds). The post involves leading a team, providing clinical leadership, and deputising for the department manager, supporting care across curative and palliative pathways including chemotherapy administration and complex symptom management.

You will drive safe care, infection control, staff development, and process improvement, with