Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's

NHS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Children's Oncology Day Unit. The ideal candidate will lead a dedicated team, coordinate treatment plans, and ensure exceptional care for children undergoing chemotherapy. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a passion for patient-centred care are essential. This role offers a unique chance to develop leadership skills in a nationally recognized service. The position is a 6-month secondment starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification and current NMC registration are essential.
• Experience in paediatric oncology care is required.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a dedicated team of nurses and support staff.
• Coordinate complex treatment plans and ensure safe, effective care.
• Act as a key point of contact for patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient-centred care

Organisational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)

Current NMC registration

Degree in health related subject

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse - Children's

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Ward 14 at the Great North Children's Hospital is offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Sister to join our Oncology Day Unit for a 6‑month secondment.

• Interview Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Sister, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care to children and young people undergoing oncology treatment. This is a fast‑paced, rewarding environment where you will:

• Lead and support a dedicated team of nurses and support staff.
• Coordinate complex treatment plans and ensure safe, effective care.
• Act as a key point of contact for patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Drive quality improvement and uphold the highest standards of clinical practice.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced and confident in paediatric oncology care.
• A natural leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about patient‑centred care and supporting families through challenging times.
• Ready to embrace responsibility and inspire others.

You'll be part of an established team that is:

• Supportive and collaborative, with a strong focus on professional development.
• Committed to innovation and excellence in paediatric oncology care.
• Proud to make a real difference in the lives of children and their families every day.

This secondment offers a unique chance to develop leadership skills, gain experience in a specialist setting, and contribute to a service that is nationally recognised for its outstanding care.

About us

As a flexible‑working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible‑working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting‑edge care (supported by state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under “Documents to download” or “Supporting documents”.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities

• To support the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse, acting as a deputy when the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse is absent.
• In areas within the organisation nurses may be banded at 6 by virtue clinical reasons, for example, critical care.
• Provide effective support and leadership to both staff, patients and carers within the ward or department.
• Act as a role model, teacher and supervisor for junior staff and students.
• Ensure systems are in place to provide the continuity of safe effective care for patients at all times.
• Effective member of the multi‑disciplinary team.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Current NMC
• Diploma in a health related subject, prepared to take degree level study
• Specialist qualification if relevant to role or previous experience
• Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for student supervision and assessment (formally Mentorship)
• Degree in health related subject

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous post registration experience which must be relevant and recent
• Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on‑going professional development
• Understanding of professional accountability in a leadership role
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project specific policy context
• Has understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
• Audit / research experience
• Relevant clinical skills relating to the specialty e.g. cannulation / IV drug administration / scrub skills relevant to speciality / anaesthetic skills appropriate to specia

Skills & Abilities

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.