Job summary
- Main area
- Haemato-Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (day and night shifts required for the post)
- Job ref
- 158-25-423-WD5
- Employer
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Sister/Deputy Ward Manager
NHS AfC: Band 6
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date - all vacancies are capped at a sufficient number; you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
We want our recruitment process to be fair, inclusive, and accessible for everyone. If you need support or a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our Recruitment Team - 0151 5565176 or [email protected]. Adjustments may include alternative formats, extra time for assessments, communication support, accessible interview arrangements, interview questions prior to interview or other changes tailored to your needs.
We operate a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) approach when recruiting new colleagues. VBR helps us to attract and select employees whose personal values and behaviours align with the values of the Trust. For more information on our vision, mission and values please see here - Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk)
In cases where we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to automatically close any vacancies prior to the specified closing date; therefore you are advised to submit your completed application form as early as possible.
If you do not receive confirmation that you have been shortlisted for interview, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. It is with regret that we are unable to provide feedback to all non-shortlisted candidates.
Job overview
Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
The post holder will work without direct supervision and will take charge of the ward/department in the absence of the ward/department manager, who holds continuing responsibility. Key responsibilities will include the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, effective leadership and staff management/development. The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure. For further information go to www.gov.uk/diclosure-barring-service-check/overview.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work as a Band 6 Ward Sister within the Haemato-Oncology Bone Marrow Transplant Unit which is JACIE accredited based at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre-Liverpool.
The post will provide support to the Matron, Ward Manager registered nurses and the multi-professional team. Excellent communications skills and clerical skills are essential. Individuals should be committed, motivated and compassionate to complement the existing team. You will be encouraged to expand and develop your knowledge, skills and competencies within a supportive and friendly environment.
Working for our organisation
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
- Kind
- Empowered
- Responsible
- Inclusive
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse, current NMC registration
- Chemotherapy giver
Desirable criteria
- Post registration qualification in specialty
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential criteria
- Innovative and enthusiastic
- High level negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to cultivate positive relationships with teams to enable effective communication at times of significant operational pressure
- Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long term goals
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of management experience
- Evidence of change management
- Application of evidence based practice
- Evidence of developing high standards of patient care
- Lead role in education of staff and patients
- Haem Onc experience
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
- Christine Muir
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 318 8018
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