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Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 343-8195474-RB-SK-A
Job summary
The post holder will provide high quality nursing care to patients, participating in the setting of standards of nursing practice within a cohesive multidisciplinary team. The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research. The post holder will be expected to act as the designated deputy for the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse and manage operational issues in their absence
Main duties of the job
The Haematology ward is looking to recruit a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse. The successful candidate will need to have experience from working in a cancer environment and have excellent communication and leadership skills. You will be expected to support the Ward Manager in the day to day running of the unit providing leadership in theirabsence. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who would like to build their management and leadership skills.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year pro rata per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
343-8195474-RB-SK-A
Job locations
St Helier hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good basic education
- Experience in caring for haematology patients or acutely unwell patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to develop own practice
- Cannulation, phlebotomy
Desirable
- Venesection skills
personal
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Nursing
- Teaching and Assessing Certificate
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Good basic education
- Experience in caring for haematology patients or acutely unwell patients
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Understanding of Clinical Audit & Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Involvement in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance programmes
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to develop own practice
- Cannulation, phlebotomy
Desirable
- Venesection skills
personal
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Nursing
- Teaching and Assessing Certificate
Desirable
- Degree or working towards
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
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier hospital
Wrythe Lane
Carshalton
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)