Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Stirland Ward

Integrated Care System; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking a Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for the Oncology and Haematology department. The successful candidate will deliver high standards of nursing care, manage a team, and maintain operational efficiency in the ward. Applicants must be registered nurses with experience in leadership and a strong background in haematology or oncology. This role involves accountability for ward management and supporting patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with significant experience in Haematology/Oncology.
• Experience in managing budgets and establishments.
• Ability to develop standards and policies.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for operational management of the ward.
• Provide support and supervision of nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Assist in monitoring key performance indicators.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and management

Evidence-based skills in haematology/oncology

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse part 1 of the register

Teaching and Assessing qualification

LEO Course

Working towards LEO Course

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Stirland Ward

The closing date is 17 August 2025

An excellent opportunity has arisen in the Haematology department for an enthusiastic, self motivated and dynamic leader. Stirland Ward is a 24 bedded Oncology/ Haematology ward.

We are looking to recruit a visible ward sister/charge nurse who is a professional role model dedicated to delivering high standards of care and gets the fundamentals right, someone who loves to develop others to become excellent at what they do and wants to make a difference. You will be a nurse who can demonstrate motivation towards delivering the highest standard of nursing care and the ability to work as part of a proactive and forward thinking multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

You will be self-driven, innovative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be highly motivated with a desire to provide the highest standards of care, whilst demonstrating clear leadership. You will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management of the ward, provide support and supervision of nursing and non-nursing staff; assist in maintaining and monitoring key performance indicators. For further information please see Job Description.

About us

Patients - We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience

People - We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does

Places - We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care

Performance - We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system

Partners - We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care

Potential - We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation

Job responsibilities

For further information please see attached the job description and person specification for the role of ward manager.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Registered Nurse part 1 of the register
• LEO Course
• Evidence of Leadership and Management
• Excellent knowledge of haematology/oncology and communication skills
• Evidence in Health and Safety procedures and practice
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• UCON SACT Passport
• Working towards LEO Course

Experience

• Band 6 or above experience in Haematology and Oncology
• Evidence of managing budget and establishments
• Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
• Can demonstrate evidence-based skills within haematology/oncology
• Evidence of recruitment and selection process
• Evidence of education and development of staff
• Able to demonstrate a service improvement or re-design

Communication and relationship skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
• Experience of undertaking presentations

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.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus

Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus