# Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse/8ef2db9f-4a1c-4640-8fa6-67da2fcc2079 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-sistercharge-nurse/8ef2db9f-4a1c-4640-8fa6-67da2fcc2079.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Oxford - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 month maternity leave cover) - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T11:42:35.828Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Headington/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Haematology/Haematology-v8120702 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8120702?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Day Treatment Unit (DTU) at the Churchill Hospital cares for patients with cancer who require a wide range of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) including classic chemotherapy and newer novel agents such as immunotherapies and gene therapy. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and innovative nurse to join our Haematology DTU team as a deputy nurse manager to help the team achieve the best care for patients and the safe administration of SACT. Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. - For more information or to arrange an informal chat/visit (recommended), please contact \[email protected\] ### Main duties of the job The post-holder will: - Assist the unit nurse manager provide clinical and managerial leadership for staff and the safe delivery of the SACT service, ensuring systems and processes are up to date - Be part of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) ensuring patients attending the DTU are cared for to the highest possible standard - Contribute to the development of clinical practice in a positive manner in order to maintain a consistent, motivated day treatment focus. - Be available to travel between DTUs at the Churchill and Horton hospitals to assist where required The applicant should be experienced in the administration of SACT, be able to communicate sensitively & effectively with patients, their carers and all members of the MDT and be an excellent team player. Full induction and training will be provided. The role is supervised and clearly linked to competencies that require completion within a pre-arranged time frame. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Leadership & Management - To be experienced in the role of day unit coordinator and with strategies for dealing with issues as they arise, with advice and support from senior staff. - Provide leadership and supervision, managerial direction and support to junior colleagues within the day unit team in the delivery of service, proactively anticipating and planning for trends whilst maintaining the cohesive team structure and effective use of resources. - Promote effective communication between all members of the health care team to support a cohesive working environment for patients and staff. Clinical - To have completed relevant training for the Safe Handling & Administration of SACT. - Demonstrate technical skills ensuring adherence to trust and local policies (e.g. cannulation, SACT administration, central venous catheter management, and phlebotomy). - To consistently maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, through the use of current electronic systems (e.g. EPR, Aria). - To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure both the patient and unit is managed safely and effectively. - Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating expert knowledge and skills in the care of patients receiving SACT, responding to changes promptly and appropriately, developing specialised plans of care / follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses and the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. For more details please see full Job Description. ## Job Details The Day Treatment Unit (DTU) at the Churchill Hospital cares for patients with cancer who require a wide range of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) including classic chemotherapy and newer novel agents such as immunotherapies and gene therapy. We are looking for a dynamic, experienced and innovative nurse to join our Haematology DTU team as a deputy nurse manager to help the team achieve the best care for patients and the safe administration of SACT. Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. For more information or to arrange an informal chat/visit (recommended), please contact \[email protected\] ## Job Description The post-holder will: Assist the unit nurse manager provide clinical and managerial leadership for staff and the safe delivery of the SACT service, ensuring systems and processes are up to date Be part of our multi-disciplinary team (MDT) ensuring patients attending the DTU are cared for to the highest possible standard Contribute to the development of clinical practice in a positive manner in order to maintain a consistent, motivated day treatment focus. Be available to travel between DTUs at the Churchill and Horton hospitals to assist where required The applicant should be experienced in the administration of SACT, be able to communicate sensitively & effectively with patients, their carers and all members of the MDT and be an excellent team player. Full induction and training will be provided. The role is supervised and clearly linked to competencies that require completion within a pre-arranged time frame. ## Responsibilities Leadership & Management To be experienced in the role of day unit coordinator and with strategies for dealing with issues as they arise, with advice and support from senior staff. Provide leadership and supervision, managerial direction and support to junior colleagues within the day unit team in the delivery of service, proactively anticipating and planning for trends whilst maintaining the cohesive team structure and effective use of resources. Promote effective communication between all members of the health care team to support a cohesive working environment for patients and staff. Clinical To have completed relevant training for the Safe Handling & Administration of SACT. Demonstrate technical skills ensuring adherence to trust and local policies (e.g. cannulation, SACT administration, central venous catheter management, and phlebotomy). To consistently maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, through the use of current electronic systems (e.g. EPR, Aria). To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure both the patient and unit is managed safely and effectively. Act as a clinical role model, demonstrating expert knowledge and skills in the care of patients receiving SACT, responding to changes promptly and appropriately, developing specialised plans of care / follow relevant protocols in collaboration with other senior nurses and the multi-professional team, patients and significant others. For more details please see full Job Description. ## Person Specification ### Values **Essential** - Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values. ### Skills/aptitudes **Essential** - Demonstrable experience in ward co-ordination ### Education and training **Essential** - Registered nurse: entry on part 1 or 12 of the NMC register - Experience in an acute setting and relevant specialist experience **Desirable** - Teaching/Management experience ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 324.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10416861) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.