Sister/Charge Nurse

Job summary

Sister Snowdrop and Cannock Chemotherapy Units

We have an exciting opportunity for band 6 Sisters to support our Chemotherapy Unit based on Snowdrop (22 chairs) and Durnall Day Case Unit based at at New Cross Hospital. We offer a range of Chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments, supportive treatments, triage and review slots for a variety of oncology and haematological conditions.

Our patients and their families are dealing with challenging and difficult treatments which require our team to be highly sensitive, adaptable and expert. You will share our passion for delivering a personalised patient experience and will understand the needs of the team required to deliver this.

You will be a visible nurse and role model for junior peers within our clinical areas. You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality professional standards whilst supporting improvements in patient safety, patient experience and effectiveness of service.

We are enthusiastic about introducing a new recruitment package for trained nurses in early 2024 and you will support the successful recruitment and development for these staff members.

You must have current NMC Registration and have or be working towards a health-related Degree. Experience in this area of nursing is essential and you must have completed an appropriate SACT course.

Main duties of the job

Are you a keen, motivated nurse with an interest in Haematology and Oncology?

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Oncology and Clinical Haematology Directorate deliver high standards of care to patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and supportive treatments working in conjunction with the wider MDT eg. Palliative Care.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated registered nurse with relevant Oncology/Haematology experience and up to date knowledge to complement our existing team within the Snowdrop Chemotherapy Unit and Durnall Day Case Unit. The successful applicant will be qualified and competent to administer Chemotherapy treatments and aspire to further develop their leadership skills in the field of Haematology and Oncology Nursing. Previous management experience is desirable, but not essential. In return we will offer on-going professional development opportunities supported by a dedicated Professional Education Nurse for Haematology & Oncology, along with support from Specialist Nurses and an established Acute Oncology Team.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust are delighted that we have been rated as a "Good" organisation by CQC and just like you, we are ambitious about what we do. We are continually striving to improve patients' experience and outcomes.

Bring your dedication and determination here, and you will benefit from the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team committed to the delivery of brilliant patient care.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services. We have been nationally recognised for providing excellence in healthcare; we are home to the busiest and most technologically advanced Cardiac Centre in the West Midlands. We have a strong research focus; the Trust hosts the Clinical Research Network West Midlands (CRN WM), which is part of the National Institute for Health Research, the clinical research delivery arm of the NHS. This alliance makes sure that clinical research occupies the place it deserves and is a driver to improve patient care.