Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology/Haematology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (To cover the ward in a 24 hour period)
- Job ref
- 318-26-T0726
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 (pa pro rata if part-time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/12/2026
Employer heading
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6
Band 6
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the county’s largest employer, we are proud to provide high-quality acute, elective, and specialist services to more than 650,000 people across our county. Our care is delivered across Gloucestershire Royal, Cheltenham General and Stroud Maternity Hospital.
With over 9,000 employees representing more than 95 nationalities, bringing together a mix of cultures and experiences to the care that we deliver. Whether you’re beginning your NHS journey or looking to take the next step in your career, this is an exciting time to join us. We’re investing heavily in innovation, research, and transformation, with more than 100 active clinical studies and major developments underway across our hospitals.
We take pride in working as one team, driven by a shared ambition to grow, develop, and continually improve. Every contribution is valued and by combining our collective strengths, we support not only our diverse communities but one another. You can expect a warm, supportive culture and colleagues who are passionate about teamwork, professional development and delivering exceptional care. We offer structured development programmes, mentoring and leadership opportunities to help you progress in your career.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, the NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, local discounts, access to on-site nurseries, reduced public transport costs, reward and recognition schemes and a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
Be part of Gloucestershire Hospitals, explore your future with us today.
Job overview
Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, Band 6- Avening ward/ Oncology Outpatients
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Oncology registered nurse to work as a Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse in our Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment unit on Avening ward at Cheltenham General hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated SACT trained nurse who is clinically competent in all areas of caring for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
The post holder will regularly take charge of the unit/patients and take responsibility for ensuring the coordination and direct provision of high standard care and specific SACT treatment for each patient.
To act as a deputy to the ward manager and assist with the organisation and management of the ward/department. This includes, co-ordinating the department and assisting with planning for the week ahead, safe staffing levels, liaising with the bookings team etc.
To demonstrate and facilitate others to develop the necessary skills and experience in ward/department management and provide leadership in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The proposed interview date is 10th December
Main duties of the job
See attached job description
- Maintain and contribute to the development of standards of practice, conduct or decision making in conjunction with lead staff.
- Ensure a smart, professional image that enhances the public perception of the Trust, and the professionalism of its staff is portrayed.
- To support the ward manager in the running of the ward including ensuring safe staffing .
- Assist the ward manager with appraisals, sickness and performance management in line with trust policies and procedures.
- Comply with Trust and Departmental policies and procedures e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), Manual Handling, clinical equipment competency, risk management, Data Protection Acts and patient confidentiality at all times. This will include demonstrating compliance with the terms of all safeguarding policies and processes relevant to the safeguarding of adults and children in the care of GHNHSFT and to undergo regular mandatory training concerned with safeguarding matters.
- Report near misses and untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies, injury or medicine administration errors as detailed in the departmental and Trust protocols. Assist lead staff in investigating incidents as required.
Working for our organisation
Why Gloucestershire Hospitals
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.
As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Registered Adult Nurse with current registration status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and able to meet the revalidation requirements with appropriate teaching/assessing qualification and significant post- registration experience.
- To have knowledge and understanding to be able to act as a resource and support the nursing team to provide high quality, evidence-based care.
- Has relevant knowledge to be able to assist with the co-ordination of staff training to ensure a high professional standard in all aspects of patient care.
- To work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Relevant acute nursing experience in Oncology/Haematology.
- Recognised Nursing Degree or equivalent.
- Evidence of post-registration qualification.
- SACT qualification and experience with administering SACT and being able to advise patients on side/effects treatment.
- Excellent organizational, line management, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- A willingness to develop knowledge and skill is essential.
- Demonstrate proven change management skills.
- An ability to perform clinical skills with dexterity.
- Knowledge of clinical governance, policy and procedure.
- IT skills which can be built upon to incorporate the use of hospital administration, information and training systems
- Organization and time management skills.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
It is encouraged that you contact Cat or the team on Avening ward for further information and to arrange an informal visit before the interview date.
Please email Cat on [email protected] OR
Call Avening on 03004223656 and ask to speak to the B6 on duty.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Active NMC registration. Significant experience at post-registration level in an acute Oncology setting
- Fully SACT trained with a recognised module
- Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative and prioritize workload
- Personally resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment
- Acts as a role model and can lead by example to ensure the Trust’s values and behaviours are reinforced in their area of practice.
- Fully competent in the management of central line care including PORTS/PICCS
Desirable criteria
- Completed quality improvement project
- Recognised Level 7 module in relevant speciality or subject
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Harker
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 422 4048
- Additional information
It is encouraged that you contact Cat or the team on Avening ward for further information and to arrange an informal visit before the interview date.
Please email Cat on [email protected] OR
Call Avening on 03004223656 and ask to speak to the B6 on duty.
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