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Essential
53 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of quality evidence-based practice
- Knowledge
Knowledge of clinical governance processes at ward/dept level
- Knowledge
Knowledge of local and national guidance relating to the quality of patient care
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control requirements
- Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding policies for children and vulnerable adults
- Knowledge
Knowledge of audit, local research, metrics and feedback to identify practice that needs improvement
- Experience
As an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on the ward or department
- Experience
Experience of supporting change management
- Experience
Experience of assessing patient care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
- Clinical Skills
Ability to deliver high quality compassionate care as an expert practitioner
- Clinical Skills
Ability to supervise ward staff with regards clinical practice and patient experience to promote the delivery of excellent clinical standards
- Clinical Skills
Ability to assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Clinical Skills
Ability to promote compassionate evidence based practice
- Clinical Skills
Ability to balance clinical risk and clinical decision making against context
- Clinical Skills
Ability to maintain a safe working environment
- Clinical Skills
Ability to ensure the safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies
- Clinical Skills
Ability to calculate drug doses
- Other Requirements
Ability to undertake shift working
- Other Requirements
Ability to respond to changes in the patient condition
- Other Requirements
Ability to deal with complex and changing care needs of patients within an acute hospital environment
- Other Requirements
Ability to deal with difficult situations including death and dying, distressed patients and relatives/carers
- Other Requirements
Ability to move and handle patients and equipment on a daily basis
- Other Requirements
The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions
- Other Requirements
The jobholder must undertake all mandatory training required for the role
- Personal Qualities and Values
Commitment to working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Personal Qualities and Values
Commitment to the clinical area, valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and creative working environment
- Personal Qualities and Values
Patient-centred
- Personal Qualities and Values
Collaborative
- Personal Qualities and Values
Fair
- Personal Qualities and Values
Accountable
- Personal Qualities and Values
Empowered
- Personal Qualities and Values
Ability to provide compassionate safe and quality care delivery
- Leadership and Management Skills
Good leadership qualities
- Leadership and Management Skills
An ability to motivate team members
- Leadership and Management Skills
Ability to provide professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing team
- Leadership and Management Skills
Ability to act as a role model
- Leadership and Management Skills
Ability to deputise for Senior Sister / Charge Nurse in their absence
- Leadership and Management Skills
Ability to assist in the line management of the nursing team, including individual and team performance, attendance, management and workforce planning
- Leadership and Management Skills
Ability to promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Robust verbal and written communication skills required at all times
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to ensure effective communication is maintained at all times
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to promote and maintain positive working relationships between all staff, internal and external to the Trust, involved in the care of patients
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to communicate service developments, advances and research
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
Fulfils the requirements as directed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to maintain and revalidate registration
- Qualifications and Professional Registration
Act in accordance to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Code: Professional Standards Practice and Behaviour (March, 2015)
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development
A commitment to professional development and the development of the team
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development
Commitment to delivering high quality evidence based care
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development
Commitment to own development and the development of junior staff
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development
Ability to contribute to quality improvement programmes as required
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development
Ability to implement and evaluate improvement plans
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development
Ability to promote a learning and development culture to improve staff skills, knowledge and competence
- Quality Improvement and Professional Development
Ability to support and facilitate re-validation for registered nursing staff, and self.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
As part of one of the largest oncology services in the region, you will play a pivotal role in leading a highly skilled nursing team, delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities as you coordinate the safe delivery of complex SACT treatments, support patients and families through their cancer journey, and contribute to the ongoing development of a forward-thinking service.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of our busy SACT Day Case Unit. Working closely with the Senior Sisters, you will coordinate patient flow, oversee the safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy, and ensure the highest standards of patient-centred care are maintained. You will provide clinical leadership, support and develop junior staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and act as a role model for professional practice. The role requires excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment while supporting patients with complex oncology and haematology needs.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 02 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 002013
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Helen Meagh Position: Senior Sister Email: helen.meagh@nhs.net Phone number :01132068580 Shortlisting Date: 22.09.26 Interview Date: 01.10.16
Job Summary
Are you an experienced oncology or haematology nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership career?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our nurse-led Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Day Case Unit (J80) at the Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital.
Working closely with the Senior Sisters, you will help shape the future of the unit through clinical leadership, service improvement, education, and workforce development. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, inspiring others, and driving excellence within a fast-paced specialist environment.
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled practitioner with experience in haemato-oncology or a related speciality and a proven commitment to high-quality patient-centred care. Experience in the administration of intravenous chemotherapy is highly desirable.
In return, we offer a supportive team culture, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of patients receiving life-changing cancer treatments. If you are ready to develop your leadership potential and thrive in a rewarding and innovative service, we would love to hear from you.
Why you should join our Team
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK, providing local and specialist healthcare services to patients across Leeds, Yorkshire and beyond.
The Trust employs more than 20,000 staff and delivers care to around 1.8 million patients each year across seven hospitals on five sites.
It is a nationally recognised centre for specialist services, education, research and innovation, with strong links to the universities of Leeds and Leeds Beckett.
The Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality specialist and integrated care, underpinned by The Leeds Way values of being Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team and Kind.
What you will bring to the role
As a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of our busy SACT Day Case Unit. Working closely with the Senior Sisters, you will coordinate patient flow, oversee the safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy, and ensure the highest standards of patient-centred care are maintained.
You will provide clinical leadership, support and develop junior staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and act as a role model for professional practice. The role requires excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment while supporting patients with complex oncology and haematology needs.
J80 is a fast-paced and busy daycase unit delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT) 7 days per week, treating approximately 80 patients per day.
The Unit is open 07:30am – 19:30pm Monday – Friday.
07:30am – 18:30pm on Saturdays and 07:30am – 16:00pm on Sundays.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Junior Sister/Charge Nurse with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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