Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- 6 months (6 month fixed term contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 164-7383941
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Nottingham University Hospitals City Campus
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- per annum
- Closing
- 17/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse Stirland Ward
Band 7
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen in the Haematology department for an enthusiastic, self motivated and dynamic leader. Stirland Ward is a 24 bedded Oncology/ Haematology ward.
We are looking to recruit a visible ward sister/charge nurse who is a professional role model dedicated to delivering high standards of care and gets the fundamentals right, someone who loves to develop others to become excellent at what they do and wants to make a difference. You will be a nurse who can demonstrate motivation towards delivering the highest standard of nursing care and the ability to work as part of a proactive and forward thinking multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
You will be self-driven, innovative with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also be highly motivated with a desire to provide the highest standards of care, whilst demonstrating clear leadership. You will be accountable for the efficient and effective operational management of the ward, provide support and supervision of nursing and non-nursing staff; assist in maintaining and monitoring key performance indicators. For further information please see Job Description.
Working for our organisation
Patients - We will ensure our patients receive consistently high quality, safe care with outstanding outcomes and experience
People - We will build on our position as an employer of choice; with an engaged, developed and empowered team that puts patient care at the heart of everything it does
Places - We will invest in our estate, equipment and digital infrastructure to support the delivery of high quality patient care
Performance - We will consistently achieve our performance standards and make the best use of resources to contribute to an affordable healthcare system
Partners - We will support the improvement of the health of the communities we serve through strong system leadership and innovative partnerships to deliver integrated models of care
Potential - We will deliver world-class research and education and transform health through innovation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please see attached the job description and person specification for the role of ward manager.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse part 1 of the register
- First level degree
- LEO Course
- Evidence of Leadership and Management
- Excellent knowledge of haematology/oncology and communication skills
- Evidence in Health and Safety procedures and practice
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and Assessing qualification
- UCON SACT Passport
- Working towards LEO Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Band 6 or above experience in Haematology and Oncology
- Evidence of managing budget and establishments
Desirable criteria
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Can demonstrate evidence-based skills within haematology/oncology
- Evidence of recruitment and selection process
- Evidence of education and development of staff
- Able to demonstrate a service improvement or re-design
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of negotiating and influencing skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of undertaking presentations
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
- Lisa Hayes
- Job title
- Haematology Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812 268083
- Additional information
Monday to Friday
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