Job summary
We
are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to
join our dynamic Childrens and Teenage Haematology and Oncology Day Unit.
Our service operates Monday to Saturday and provides specialised care to
children and young people with haematology and oncology conditions.
In
this role, you will take a leading part in coordinating and delivering
highquality daycase and outpatient care, including acute presentations,
general anaesthetic procedures, and scheduled treatments. You will play a key
role in supporting our Virtual Ward, ensuring safe remote monitoring and
review of patients receiving care at home. You will also contribute to the
delivery of ambulatory chemotherapy, enabling patients to receive treatment
safely outside the inpatient setting.
If
you do not already hold chemotherapy competencies, these must be completed
within the first nine months of the role.
This
is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse with strong clinical
skills, leadership capability, and a passion for providing exceptional care
to children, young people, and their families. You will work as part of a
supportive multidisciplinary team committed to innovation, service
development, and outstanding patient experience.
If
you are motivated, compassionate, and ready to take the next step in your
career, we would love to hear from you.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
25/03/2026
Planned Interview
Date
13/04/2026
Main duties of the job
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24 hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for
helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the
patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. Through assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost effective use of resources
About us
Leeds
Childrens Hospital is one of the largest childrens hospitals in the UK and
is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Based in one of the
fastest growing and most vibrant cities in the UK, we provide secondary and
tertiary care to children, young people and their families from Leeds,
Yorkshire and the North of England. The Childrens and Teenage Oncology and
Haematology service incorporates a Principal Treatment Centre for Children,
and for Teenagers and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. We have a JACIE
accredited Stem Cell Transplant Unit for children and young people, which
forms part of the West Yorkshire Bone Marrow Transplant programme. We care
for children and young people with a range of non-malignant haematological
disorders; Leeds is a Comprehensive Care Centre for Haemophilia and a
Specialist Centre for Haemoglobinopathy.
The
Leeds Childrens Hospital is Aiming High; Delivering the Best
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for
helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the
patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The
role of the band 6 sister is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate
good leadership qualities, have an ability to motivate team members, have
evidence of supporting change management, as well as excellent interpersonal
and communication skills. A commitment
to professional development and the development of the team is essential.
Successful
candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership and
management skills as well as clinical skills specific to this area with a
structured development programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
jobholder will play an essential role assisting the Senior Sister/Charge
Nurse with the 24-hour continuing responsibility for the effective and
efficient management of the ward / department. They will contribute to the provision of
professional, clinical, managerial leadership and supervision for the nursing
team. The jobholder is responsible for
helping to develop and maintain a ward or departments philosophy that has the
patient at the centre of compassionate safe and quality care delivery. By assisting with managing the
administrative and financial aspects of the ward, the jobholder will support
the cost-effective use of resources.
As
an experienced nurse the jobholder will assist in co-ordinating activities on
the ward or department ensuring effective communication is maintained at all
times, providing support to qualified and unqualified nurses within the
ward/dept. He/she will play a key role
in the assessment of patient care needs and the development, implementation
and evaluation of programmes of care.
The
jobholder will act as a role model, promoting quality evidence-based
practice, developing the nursing team and ensuring effective management of
the ward/department in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The
role of the band 6 sister is pivotal in the success of the team. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate
good leadership qualities, have an ability to motivate team members, have
evidence of supporting change management, as well as excellent interpersonal
and communication skills. A commitment
to professional development and the development of the team is essential.
Successful
candidates will be offered the opportunity to develop their leadership and
management skills as well as clinical skills specific to this area with a
structured development programme.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and standard setting, Local and national nursing agenda.
- Current issues in health and social care, Standards of professional practice, Understands the business of the ward
- Understanding of relevant national service guidance pertinent to the service, Understanding of organisational structures
- Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence based practice, Awareness of budget management
- Awareness of Human resources policies and guidance as pertinent to the management and leadership of the clinical team Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Desirable
- Chemotherapy competencies.
- Change management/improvement projects, Clinical Experience within the specialty.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring, Capable of lateral thinking, Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change, Assertive, Courageous, Flexible, Adaptable
- Able to manage and identify stress in self and others, Team player, Learns from incidents and complaints
- Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control, Remain professional at all times
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Innovator
- Demonstrates personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times, Role model
- Self-confidence, uses this to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate
- Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Leadership and management skills, Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff, Preceptorship skills, Organisational skills, Time management skills
- Quality improvement skills, Understanding of evidence based practice research conscious, Conflict resolution
- Able to deliver feedback effectively, Ability to prioritise workload and met deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, Clinical leadership, Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at staff nurse level or equivalent
- Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing and management colleagues
- Audit and standard setting, Local and national nursing agenda.
- Current issues in health and social care, Standards of professional practice, Understands the business of the ward
- Understanding of relevant national service guidance pertinent to the service, Understanding of organisational structures
- Commitment to clinical audit, research and evidence based practice, Awareness of budget management
- Awareness of Human resources policies and guidance as pertinent to the management and leadership of the clinical team Insight into clinical speciality
- Insight into current issues in nursing/professional issues
Desirable
- Chemotherapy competencies.
- Change management/improvement projects, Clinical Experience within the specialty.
- Awareness of Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust guidelines and policies
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Compassionate and caring, Capable of lateral thinking, Motivator of self and others
- Positive approach to change, Assertive, Courageous, Flexible, Adaptable
- Able to manage and identify stress in self and others, Team player, Learns from incidents and complaints
- Uses initiative to resolve issues within their own control, Remain professional at all times
- Demonstrates problem solving and analytical skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Innovator
- Demonstrates personal and professional behaviour and integrity at all times, Role model
- Self-confidence, uses this to lead, involve and challenge others appropriate
- Excellent written and verbal skills. Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload.
- Leadership and management skills, Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to teach, supervise and assess qualified and unqualified staff, Preceptorship skills, Organisational skills, Time management skills
- Quality improvement skills, Understanding of evidence based practice research conscious, Conflict resolution
- Able to deliver feedback effectively, Ability to prioritise workload and met deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure, Clinical leadership, Appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for post
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1 or 2)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
