Chemotherapy Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 29 May 2026.
Job Summary
Work as a Charge Nurse/Ward Sister on a full‑time basis in the chemotherapy unit providing holistic care to haematology/oncology patients receiving SACT.
Main Duties
- Manage the daily operations of the chemotherapy unit, working alongside another Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Lead and support a core group of nurses and oversee all staff in the unit.
- Maintain clinical competency and uphold high standards of patient care.
- Develop and implement service improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult).
- Minimum 60 credits of Level 3 education, including 45 specialist haematology or cancer nursing credits.
- Teaching qualification or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or currently studying toward a degree.
Experience
- Minimum four years of relevant clinical experience in cancer care, with at least two years at Band 6.
Patient Care
- Advanced chemotherapy and IV administration skills.
- Competence in cannulation, venepuncture, and blood product management.
- Ability to educate patients and act as a patient educator.
- Clinical management experience.
Desirable
- Extended roles such as prescribing.
- Central line placement.
Skills & Abilities
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Patient advocacy and education.
- Leadership of nursing team.
- Teaching and supervising within the specialty.
- Commitment to research, evidence‑based practice, audit and quality issues.
- Risk management participation and practice innovation.
- Computer literacy.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants needing current skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer CentreHuntley StreetLondonWC1E 6AG
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 per year (inclusive of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full‑time
Reference Number
309-UCLH-7831
Job Locations
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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