Charge Nurse Oncology: Sponsorship Available

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

We are looking for a registered Nurse who is compassionate, accountable and has extensive experience and skills to support staff in our oncology ward. The oncology ward cares for patients with solid tumours and haematological disorders and has a dedicated bed for those patients requiring inpatient Radioactive iodine, throughout all stages. We are looking for a Registered Nurse who is motivated, passionate, and willing to support the ward manger in leading a team of nurses with varying level of ward experience.

In your role you will provide the ward with leadership, expertise in caring for cancer patients who are admitted for SACT or SACT complications or progression of their cancer diagnoses and you can lead and support the ward manger and the MDT team within a haematology and or oncology unit setting in providing the appropriate care for this group of patients.

If you are a registered nurse who can demonstrate you have the leadership skills and qualities who is open, transparent, and trustworthy, with the ability to communicate clearly, is highly motivated with a desire to work within an Oncology, Haematology setting. We would like to invite to apply for our Band 6 Senior staff nurse post. For the right person we can support your development through our educational team and your personal support through our wellbeing team.

Main duties of the job

Provide clinical and professional leadership and support in the absence of the ward manager.

To deputise for the ward/ department manager in his / her absence and take a lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the ward manager.

Ensure clinical practice on the ward is evidence based and to monitor the safety and quality of care for cancer patients.

Responsible for supporting the ward manager for the coordination and supervision of staff practice and taking responsibility for the education and development of staff this includes ensuring mandatory training and appraisal compliance.

Support the ward manager implement policies and practices within the oncology clinical area.

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service through internal rotation.

Undertake night duty and provide cover across the working week this will include a minimum of 4 shifts per month in addition to covering weekends to support the administration of patients receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment therapy across several tumours’ groups.

The post is based on Podium ward 1 however they maybe opportunities to explore a rotation position within cancer services

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registration
  • RN or Degree or equivalent or further studies a in relevant subject.
  • SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy)/Chemotherapy competency
  • Mentorship, Practice Assessor, or Practice Supervisor qualification (as per NMC standards)

Skills adn abilities

Essential

  • Competence in oncology nursing procedures and treatments
  • Excellent clinical assessment and decision making skills
  • Good teaching, mentoring, and coaching skills.
  • Ability to manage clinical risks and recognise deteriorating patients
  • Organisational and prioritizing skills

Desirable

  • Advance communication skills
  • PICC Placer or willing to undertake training
  • ILS
  • Ability to manage a team of nurses

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post-registration nursing experience, including experience within an oncology/haematology setting.
  • Experience in administering and managing systemic anti-cancer treatments (SACT) and cancer-related therapies.
  • Experience caring for patients with complex oncology needs, including symptom management and palliative care. Experience in coordinating patient care within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience supervising and supporting junior staff, students, and healthcare assistants.

Desirable

  • experience of change management skills and knowledge

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

  • Compassionate, caring, and patient-centred approach.
  • Strong commitment to delivering high-quality cancer care
  • Ability to remain calm and resilient in emotionally challenging situations.
  • Empathetic and sensitive when communicating with patients and families.
  • Positive attitude towards change and service improvement.

Desirable

  • Team approach Facilitative / supportive

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

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

Closing Date: 2 October 2026

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