Sister/Charge Nurse

Job overview

Join Ward 2 at Weston Park Cancer Centre

At Weston Park Cancer Centre, we don’t just provide cancer care, we walk alongside patients and families through some of the most important and vulnerable moments of their lives.

Ward 2 is a place where compassionate leadership, clinical excellence, teamwork and humanity sit at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of the care we deliver, the culture we continue to build and the difference our teams make every single day. 💙

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced and forward-thinking nurse to join our Senior Nursing Team on Ward 2.

This is more than just a job opportunity. It is an opportunity to:

• Lead with compassion
• Develop as a senior nurse and leader
• Influence and shape service development
• Work alongside highly skilled and supportive colleagues
• Deliver truly person-centred cancer care
• Be part of one of the UK’s leading cancer centres Who Are We Looking For

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Passion for oncology and compassionate care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Clinical credibility and leadership potential
• A calm and supportive approach under pressure
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
• Vision, creativity and enthusiasm
• The ability to inspire and support others

Most importantly, we are looking for someone who genuinely cares — about patients, families, colleagues and the culture we create together.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Ward Manager, Matron and Sisters, the successful candidate will support the leadership, management and ongoing development of Ward 2, ensuring our patients consistently receive the highest standards of care.

The role includes caring for patients receiving:

• Anti-cancer therapies
• Specialist symptom support
• Acute oncology care
• Supportive and palliative care
• End of life care

This is a rewarding and varied role requiring clinical expertise, emotional intelligence, resilience and leadership.

• You will:Support and lead nursing teams within a fast-paced specialist environment.
• Deliver and coordinate outstanding patient-centred care.
• Support patients and families with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Care for acutely unwell patients with complex needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development.
• Support and develop students, support workers and junior staff.
• Help shape a positive and supportive ward culture.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.