Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse – Supportive Care
Closing date is 25 May 2026
We provide highly specialised care for a wide variety of patient groups within haematology and oncology, between 8am and 8pm Monday to Saturday. Staff in this friendly and supportive team develop a range of advanced skills and knowledge by rotating between the four main areas of Daycare, Supportive Care, Apheresis, Chemotherapy and Ambulatory care.
We are looking to appoint a Deputy Sister/Charge nurse to work in our Supportive Care unit which provides holistic care for haemato‑oncology patients.
The Haematology/Oncology Daycare Unit as a whole is a sociable, fast‑moving and progressive area which actively supports nurse‑led activities and research and offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.
Main duties of the job
The candidate is required to have existing specialist haemato‑oncology experience to meet the requirements of the position at entry (foundation) level with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 or equivalent (30 of which must be haematology/cancer nursing education), be competent in chemotherapy administration and patient education, and possess knowledge and skills in all areas of IV administration (including blood products) and be competent in cannulation and venepuncture.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically‑led acute and specialist services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.
We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
Job responsibilities
We have a highly skilled, diverse team of staff working in MCC daycare in a very nurse‑led environment. You will develop key working relationships with all members of the multi‑professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and support workers. We are an extremely professional team that works in a fast‑paced, evolving unit with an excellent reputation for our care and services. Alongside the working environment you will have access to social events and staff well‑being initiatives, including complementary therapy on the unit.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Minimum 45 credits at Level 3 or equivalent (30 of which must be haematology/cancer nursing education) or equivalent experience in the specialty
- Teaching qualification or equivalent
- Attained a Bachelor or Masters Degree
- Studying towards a degree or willing to undertake
Experience
- Proven clinical experience at Band 5 (or equivalent) with relevant haemato‑oncology experience
Skills and Abilities
- Chemotherapy competent, advanced IV administration skills
- Evidence of developing expertise in clinical practice relevant to haematology
- Willing to work on established nursing information systems, EPR or the relevant information system
Communication
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates awareness of the importance of and ability to work as part of a team
- Able to act as a patient advocate
Personal and People Development
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development
- Demonstrates evidence of being able to educate others within the specialty
- Experience of facilitating practice and acting as a mentor
Quality and Service Improvement
- Develops commitment to research and evidence‑based practice
- Demonstrates understanding of audit and quality issues
- Demonstrates ability to participate in risk management
- Demonstrates ability to innovate/change practice to maximise patient care (appropriate to grade)
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to fostering equal opportunity
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e‑learning and face‑to‑face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal.
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health‑care‑associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
Specific Requirements
- Able to articulate reasons for desire to work in this clinical area
- Flexible approach to shift patterns
- Manual handling (in accordance with current Trust handling regulations)
- Handling of blood products and human waste products
- Handling of cytotoxic and genetically modified materials
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.
£47,951 to £56,863 a year, per annum inclusive of HCAS
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