# Haematology & Oncology Sister / Deputy Unit Manager

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Stepping Hill Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Unit manager
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-22T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-08T08:15:08.328Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Oncology_Haematology/Oncology_Haematology-v8288137
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8288137?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Haematology & Oncology Sister / Deputy Unit Manager

Band 6

- hours

Permanent

The post holder has a key leadership and management role at a senior level, and will assist the unit manager in providing specialist skills and knowledge in SACT and other supportive treatments to support the organisation and delivery of care for patients within the Laurel Suite. The post holder will support the unit manager in all aspects of the department management and have a key role in co-ordinating and developing the nursing team ensuring that patients receive the required standard of care. The post holder will support the unit manager in ensuring all staff comply with Trust policies/ procedures and professional and legal standards. The post holder will support and lead the Haematology/Oncology team on a day to day basis, demonstrating all the key skills outlined in the job description.

The post holder will be expected to participate fully in their personal development and review process in order to achieve the skills required to deliver the role effectively and efficiently. As a member of the team you will be expected to be proficient in phlebotomy, cannulation and administration of all types of cytotoxic drugs to level 3 (UKONS) and to support other members of the nursing team to achieve the same proficiencies

### Main duties of the job

- To effectively co-ordinate care to ensure a seamless and timely pathway of care for patients
- Provide clinical leadership (and line management of staff in the absence of the unit manager)
- Ensure that effective communication is maintained both within the department and with relevant external agencies or individuals (ie the wider MDT/aseptics department).
- Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues arising in the workplace.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to issues which require urgent or immediate attention
- Deputise for the unit manager as required and lead the team in the absence of the unit manager
- Responsibility for the day to day running and management of the Haematology & Oncology patients on Laurel Suite and effective appointment planning for future treatments.
- Maintain ward management records and produce timely management reports at the request of the unit manager or as required in his/ her absence.
- Support the management of roster allocation for present and future shifts in order to provide safe staffing levels in line with the agreed workforce model.
- Assist the unit manager in supporting and contributing to agreed developments within the Business Group
- Ensure the efficient use of ward resources e.g. bank staff.
- Manage the Haematology and Oncology scheduling system ensuring capacity is used efficiently.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Proficient in administration of SACT / UKONS assessed
- Skills in the management of SACT side effects
- Demonstrate ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care
- Organisational abilities/prioritisation skills
- Appropriate IT skills

**Desirable**

- UKONS assessor sign off
- Awareness of implementing change and willingness to learn new skills

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- Awareness of current professional nursing issues in oncology and hematology and cancer care
- An understanding of the need of confidentiality awareness always
- Updated research and evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues

### Experience

**Essential**

- Substantial experience at Band 5
- Previous experience in haematology and oncology setting
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Evidence of ability to effectively coordinate a team
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team

**Desirable**

- Able to demonstrate awareness of or evidence of clinical governance

### Registration/Qualifications

**Essential**

- Full NMC nursing registration
- Degree in nursing or equivalent

**Desirable**

- Evidence of post registration education in cancer/SACT/ oncology or haematology

## Documents

- [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576)
- [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756)
- [job description (pdf, 344.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10676933)
- [person specification (pdf, 222.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10676934)
- [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757)

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