Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse
The closing date is 07 April 2026
To support the Matron in the delivery of the highest standards of care to patients attending the department. The role will require management, supervision and co‑ordination of nursing activities within the departments. The individual will provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence in the department to whom staff, patients and their families can seek assistance, advice and support.
To provide high quality patient services and care to the patients within the Haematology Directorate. The Haematology directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) provides comprehensive specialist services Oncology, Haemostasis & Thrombosis and Red Cell Service for the management of patients, including the provision of inpatient and outpatient care and diagnostic services.
The Haematology unit is a busy environment that provides efficient and effective inpatient, day case care and ambulatory care to patients across South Yorkshire and beyond. The Haematology Ward P3/4 includes the current pathway for Haematology emergency patients requiring treatment, along with providing care for patients undergoing stem cell transplants, CAR‑T, intensive chemotherapy and caring for patients with other Haematological disorders.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide a service to patients within the scope of professional practice and support to nursing and medical colleagues within the Haematology department.
To lead a team of qualified and support team members.
To take charge of the department.
Promote high quality care, ensuring individual patients’ needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated regularly.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
- NMC registered
- To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes
Experience
- Extensive post registration experience in Haematology or Oncology currently working in an acute clinical environment
- Relevant experience at junior sister/ charge nurse role in acute care
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
- Specialist training relevant to role Chemotherapy skills and knowledge Managing staff attendance Staff Development /progression Duty rosters Patient safety
- Academic courses relevant to role eg chemotherapy
- Management and leadership Course
- Academic study/ special interest in infection prevention and control
Skills & Knowledge
- Specialist training relevant to role Management/Leadership Acute management. Experience in Chemotherapy administration
- Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- Excellent performance management skills.
- Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
- Persuasion and influencing skills – ability to present ideas and proposals effectively
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.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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