Sister/Charge Nurse

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for either an existing Band 6 nurse with chemotherapy skills or a motivated Band 5 to step up to a Band 6 Sister position on the Oncology Day Unit. This role oversees patient care, supervises junior staff, and involves coordinating a close-knit team dedicated to oncology services. The successful candidate will enhance their managerial skills while providing essential support in a dynamic environment, with flexible working options considered.

Qualifications

• Existing Band 6 with chemotherapy skills or a Band 5 keen to progress.
• Strong evidence of communication and managerial aspirations.
• Ability to work well with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day care on the treatment unit and supervise junior nurses.
• Support the Unit Manager in developing the service and providing leadership.
• Care for all Oncology patients requiring outpatient chemotherapy.

Skills

Chemotherapy skills

Oncology knowledge

Good communication skills

Managerial skills

Job description

**INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY**

This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Band 6 with chemotherapy skills, or Band 5 who is keen to progress and develop, to progress to a Band 6 Sister on the Oncology Day Unit to cover maternity leave. This post is mainly based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital but there may be a requirement for occasional shifts to be worked at The Princess Royal Hospital. The post oversees the day to day care on the treatment unit, supervising the junior nurses to deliver care. The Band 6 Sister would also oversee and supervise the daily working of the Haematology outpatient clinic which is attached to the treatment unit. Hours would be worked between Monday and Friday and set days could be considered with negotiation. We would be happy to consider part time working

Main duties of the job

The unit provides care to all Oncology patients requiring outpatient chemotherapy and other supportive Oncology treatments. The unit has a tight knit nursing team who are always keen to develop the service and will support any new starter within the team.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and keen individual who wants to be part of a dynamic and fast changing service. You will need to have high level chemotherapy skills and a good level of Oncology knowledge, and be keen to develop your managerial skills as part of the support you will be giving to the Unit Manager. Good communication skills are essential in this role as is the ability to work well with people at all levels.

Working for your organisation

You will become part of a close knit, friendly senior team who rely on, support and encourage each other on a daily basis and provide clinical supervision and leadership to a well-established, welcoming team of both experienced and junior staff. We have excellent working relationships within the wider MDT including consultants, Clinical Nurse Specialists, administrative support, ward and unit teams.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.