Junior Sister/Charge Nurse

Job Summary

The post holder will provide high quality nursing care to patients, participating in the setting of standards of nursing practice within a cohesive multidisciplinary team.

The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands-on clinical practice, education and training, and research.

The post holder will be expected to act as the designated deputy for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and manage operational issues in their absence.

Main duties of the job

Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - 37.5 hours a week, cross-site

Our Hematology and Medical Infusion Day Unit is looking to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. The successful candidate will need to have experience working in a fast-paced cancer environment and have excellent communication and leadership skills. You will be expected to support the Unit Manager in the day-to-day running of the unit providing leadership in their absence.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who would like to build their management and leadership skills.

Chemotherapy administration is desirable in this post but willingness to learn is essential.

About Us

Welcome to the Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative integrated care partnerships - Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care. St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics). With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.

As teaching hospitals, we play a key role in the education and training of tomorrow's doctors, nurses, and other health professionals. Both sites work in partnership with St George's Hospital and St George's Medical School in south London to deliver high quality education and research.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7068611-RB-SK

Job locations

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Diploma in Nursing
• Experience in caring for haematology patients or acutely unwell patients

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• ENB 998 or recognised Teaching and Assessing Certificate
• Chemotherapy/SACT course or passport

Desirable

• Degree or working towards

Skills

Essential

• Phlebotomy, cannulation, and chemotherapy administration skills
• Willingness to develop own practice

Management

Essential

• Understanding of principle managing a team

Desirable

• Experience of team/ward management

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust

Wrythe Lane

Carshalton

SM5 1AA

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us