# Ward Sister

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Location:** Queen's Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Charge nurse
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £55,524 - £62,652 Per Annum Inclusive
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-08T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-29T12:20:32.938Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8402798
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8402798?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and dynamic nurse leader to join our Haematology and oncology inpatient ward as a band 7 charge nurse.

We are seeking an exceptional registered nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and leading a team within a specialist inpatient setting. The successful post holder will provide visible clinical and operational leadership to the ward and ensure the safe, effective and compassionate care to patients receiving treatment for Haematological and Oncological conditions. You will be responsible for the operational management of the Haematology and Oncology ward, including oversight of speciality patient flow, coordination of planned admissions and ensuring the safe and timely delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) in line with Trust policies and national guidance.

The charge nurse will work collaboratively with the Matron, medical teams and wider Multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and a positive patient experience. Due to the requirements of this service the post holder will be expected to work five days per week Monday to Friday, supporting leadership presence across the ward and ensuring consistent oversight of service delivery. Join us and play a key role in leading the delivery of outstanding haematology and oncology care.

### Main duties of the job

This is an exciting post for a dynamic person to manage a busy Oncology and Haematology ward at Queens hospital. You will report to the divisional Matron. The post holder needs to be inspirational and passionate about their job and be an excellent role model to the staff they manage with extensive experience within Oncology and Haematology.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Pubudu Chandrasekera, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5110. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

### 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

### Experience/ Knowledge

**Essential**

- Significant post registration experience in haem/onc

**Desirable**

- Chemotherapy course or equivalent specialist cancer qualification
- Demonstrate ward leadership at band 6 or above

### Education/ Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered Nurse
- SACT passport and competence

**Desirable**

- Leadership certificate

## Documents

- [jd (pdf, 659.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10734393)
- [candidate journey (pdf, 186.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1960)
- [organisational goals (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2610)
- [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 104.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=431)

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