Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 22 April 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic nurse to join our Oncology and Haematology Helpline team, at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking to recruit an exceptional individual with significant nursing experience in Oncology and/or Haematology and the delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments. This role will also involve rotation onto the inpatient unit and chemotherapy day case units.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will possess excellent organisation, communication, decision making and motivational skills and will be a positive role model to other members of staff. You will have a kind, caring and compassionate manner towards patients and their families, and be willing to go the extra mile to ensure we deliver outstanding compassionate care, in line with the Trust's vision.

About us

In return you can expect to be provided with the support required to develop in this role, including attending any available and beneficial educational opportunities. You can expect to work within a friendly team of experienced and highly knowledgeable nurses. You will also have the opportunity to be influential in the further development of the service at this exciting time.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-MED2600

Job locations

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications, and must be accredited in the administration of cytotoxic medications.

Informal visits highly recommended.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have significant experience in caring for patients with cancer, be competent in cannulation, venepuncture, care of central venous access devices and administration of IV medications, and must be accredited in the administration of cytotoxic medications.

Informal visits highly recommended.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Qualification
  • Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration

Desirable

  • Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
  • Leadership development programme
  • Other Post Basic Qualification

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrates professional leadership skills

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
  • Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
  • Knowledge of future provision of services
  • Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
  • A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
  • Competent in the delivery of SACT
  • Leadership and clinical supervision skills
  • Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service
  • Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
  • Leadership course or willingness to work towards
  • Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Qualification
  • Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration

Desirable

  • Teaching/Mentoring Certificate / skills
  • Leadership development programme
  • Other Post Basic Qualification

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential

  • Ability to delegate, organise and prioritise care delivery
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrates professional leadership skills

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential

  • Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
  • Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
  • Knowledge of future provision of services
  • Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
  • A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
  • Competent in the delivery of SACT
  • Leadership and clinical supervision skills
  • Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service
  • Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards

Desirable

  • Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
  • Leadership course or willingness to work towards
  • Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


Employer's website

https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Sophie Denton

sophie.denton@cht.nhs.uk

01484342475

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

372-MED2600

Job locations

Huddersfield Royal Infirmary

Acre Street

Huddersfield

HD3 3EA


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