Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months FTC)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7200636
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 11 East, Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 7 Senior Sister/Charge Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 7
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
Are you an experienced cancer nurse looking for experience in a leadership role? Would you like to join a successful team delivering best patient care at the Royal free Hospital?
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated nurse to come and manage our 27 bedded oncology ward on 11 East and oncology outpatient clinic on the ground floor. Our cancer ward cares for patients with range of cancers who are receiving radioactive isotopes, chemotherapy, symptom management and supportive therapies and end of life care. Oncology outpatients supports various oncology clinics ensuring a smooth patient pathway. The Macmillan information centre and citizens advice bureau is based on the unit.
The person we want for this role needs to be able to be flexible and able to implement changes quickly and efficiently. These are challenging times and therefore the post holder has to have a level of resilience and is able to manage change effectively.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the team, manage the budget, motivate staff, problem solve, role model and implement change. You will ensure the delivery of high quality care and safety. The ability to communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team is essential. You will be supported in this post by the ward team, Senior Matron for Medical Specialties and the Head of Nursing. In return we will offer you excellent learning and developmental opportunities. We will support your personal growth through regular personal development planning and our educational strategy.
Working for our organisation
In return for your commitment and leadership we are offering a variety of benefits including:
• On-Going learning and development opportunities including leadership courses
• Individually tailored career development pathways
• Nurseries and childcare vouchers (at Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free site)
• Keep Fit schemes and access to staff gym and swimming pool
• Working with supportive, friendly and innovative teams
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration
- First level degree
- Evidence of post registration qualification relevant to speciality
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff & assessing students in practice
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Current experience of line management of staff
Desirable criteria
- Proven experience of monitoring & acting on nursing quality data & developing appropriate action plans
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/key board
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
- Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met
- Able to lead, manage and motivate others in complex problem solving and assessment skills
- Able to recruit staff to world class values
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate a credible and professional approach
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Flexibility in shift and working patterns to meet the needs of the service
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
- Sara Zulu
- Job title
- Senior Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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