Sister/Charge Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a leadership role for an experienced registered nurse to join the Acute Oncology and Helpline Team. The post holder will provide clinical and managerial leadership, delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include triaging patients via the Oncology and Haematology Helpline, managing assessment areas, and acting as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide expert advice and support throughout the patient pathway.
Key responsibilities
- Provide professional, clinical and operational leadership within the Oncology and Haematology service.
- Lead and support the nursing team, coordinating patient care.
- Undertake Acute Oncology triage and assessment.
- Act as Clinical Nurse Specialist for patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary and Malignancy of Unknown Origin.
- Be responsible for staff development, service improvement, and clinical audit.
- Ensure the highest standards of patient safety and experience are maintained.
Essential criteria
- First level Nursing Registration on NMC register
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
- Knowledge of future provision of services
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
- Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
- Accreditation in the administration of cytotoxic medications
- Positive role model to all members of the team
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
- Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- Competent in the delivery of SACT
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
- Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and PREP
- Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
- Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
Desirable criteria
- Post registration education in relevant specialty or working towards
- Other Post Basic Qualification or working towards
- Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
- Leadership course or willingness to work towards
- Communication skills course
- UKONS level 6
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 18 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated registered nurse's to join our Acute Oncology and Helpline Team as a Sister/Charge Nurse.
This is a rewarding leadership role that combines clinical expertise, specialist cancer nursing practice, and operational management responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide visible clinical and managerial leadership, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care.
The post requires specialist responsibilities within Acute Oncology, including triaging and assessing patients via the Oncology and Haematology Helpline, managing patients attending the assessment area, and acting as the Clinical Nurse Specialist for patients diagnosed with Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) and Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO). You will work closely with oncology, haematology and wider cancer services to provide expert advice, support, and continuity of care throughout the patient pathway.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Band 5 nurse's looking to progress into a senior leadership role or an established Band 6 nurse seeking to further develop their specialist oncology expertise.
Main duties of the job
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