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Sister/Charge Nurse
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 19 day(s) ago
Reference: 372-MED2712
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced and motivated registered nurse's to join our Acute Oncology and Helpline Team as a Sister/Charge Nurse.
This is a rewarding leadership role that combines clinical expertise, specialist cancer nursing practice, and operational management responsibilities. The successful candidate will provide visible clinical and managerial leadership, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred care.
The post requires specialist responsibilities within Acute Oncology, including triaging and assessing patients via the Oncology and Haematology Helpline, managing patients attending the assessment area, and acting as the Clinical Nurse Specialist for patients diagnosed with Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) and Malignancy of Unknown Origin (MUO). You will work closely with oncology, haematology and wider cancer services to provide expert advice, support, and continuity of care throughout the patient pathway.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Band 5 nurse's looking to progress into a senior leadership role or an established Band 6 nurse seeking to further develop their specialist oncology expertise.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership within the Oncology and Haematology service, supporting the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care. They will lead and support the nursing team, coordinate patient care, undertake Acute Oncology triage and assessment, and act as Clinical Nurse Specialist for patients with Cancer of Unknown Primary and Malignancy of Unknown Origin. The role also includes responsibility for staff development, service improvement, clinical audit and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and experience are maintained.
About us
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a forward-thinking and dynamic organisation committed to delivering outstanding care for the communities we serve. We provide a wide range of acute and community health services across Calderdale, Huddersfield and surrounding areas, with our dedicated workforce placing patients at the heart of everything we do.
At CHFT, we are proud of our values and our commitment to improving the lives of local people through compassionate, high-quality care. We foster a culture of inclusion, teamwork and continuous improvement, ensuring our colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
As part of our Oncology and Haematology team, you will work alongside experienced multidisciplinary professionals in an environment that encourages innovation, learning and service development. We are committed to supporting career progression through education, leadership development and opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and specialist practice.
If you share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and want to be part of a team that is making a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, we would love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
372-MED2712
Job locations
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
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.
For more information please see the attached Job Description pack
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.
For more information please see the attached Job Description pack
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential
- First level Nursing Registration on NMC register
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
- Post registration education in relevant specialty or working towards
- Other Post Basic Qualification or working towards
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Knowledge of future provision of services
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
- Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
- Accreditation in the administration of cytotoxic medications
- Positive role model to all members of the team
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- Competent in the delivery of SACT
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
- Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and PREP
- Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
- Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
- Leadership course or willingness to work towards
- Communication skills course
- UKONS level 6
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRANING
Essential
- First level Nursing Registration on NMC register
- Evidence of own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and nurse registration
Desirable
- Post registration education in relevant specialty or working towards
- Other Post Basic Qualification or working towards
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Knowledge of future provision of services
- Competent in venepuncture, phlebotomy, IV medication administration and care of central venous access devices
- Ability to recognise and manage oncological emergencies
- Accreditation in the administration of cytotoxic medications
- Positive role model to all members of the team
- A commitment to providing exceptional levels of patient care in a professional and compassionate manner
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5 registered nurse within a hospital setting
- Competent in the delivery of SACT
- Leadership and clinical supervision skills
- Responsible for own post basic education to meet the requirements of the service and PREP
- Recruitment and selection course attendance or willingness to work towards
- Significant experience within the field of oncology/haematology and anti-cancer treatment
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit and service improvement
- Leadership course or willingness to work towards
- Communication skills course
- UKONS level 6
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
United Kingdom
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)