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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
190-1321-DIR
Employer
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
17/04/2026

Employer heading

NHS

Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 7

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

To support the Matron in the delivery of the highest standards of care to patients attending the department. The role will require management, supervision and co-ordination of nursing activities within the departments.  The individual will provide a visible , accessible and authoritative presence in the department to whom, staff, patients and their family's can seek assistance, advice and support.

To provide high quality patient services and care to the patients within the Haematology Directorate. The Haematology directorate within Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) provides comprehensive specialist services Oncology, Haemostasis & Thrombosis and Red Cell Service for the management of patients, including the provision of inpatient and outpatient care and diagnostic services.

The Haematology unit is a busy environment that provides efficient and effective inpatient, day case care and Ambulatory care to patients across South Yorkshire and beyond. The Haematology Ward P3/4 includes the current pathway for Haematology emergency patients requiring treatment, along with providing care for patients undergoing stem cell transplants, CAR-T, intensive chemotherapy and caring for patients with other Haematological disorders.

Main duties of the job

To develop and provide a service to patients within the scope of professional practice and support to nursing and medical colleagues within the Haematology  department.

To lead a team of qualified and support team members.

To take charge of the department.

Promote high quality care, ensuring individual patients needs are assessed, care planned, implemented and evaluated regularly.

To deliver clinical care to patients.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
  • Continuous professional development
  • First degree or evidence of working towards one (demonstrating graduate attributes
  • RGN Level One

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive post registration experience in Haematology or Oncology currently working in an acute clinical environment
  • Relevant experience at junior sister/ charge nurse role in acute care
  • Ability to lead, motivate and develop a professional team
  • Specialist training relevant to role Chemotherapy skills and knowledge Managing staff attendance Staff Development /progression Duty rosters Patient safety
  • Academic courses relevant to role eg chemotherapy
Desirable criteria
  • Management and leadership Course
  • Academic study/ special interest in infection prevention and control

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Specialist training relevant to role Management/Leadership Acute management. Experience in Chemotherapy administration
  • Ability to communicate effectively including active listening, writing and verbally with individuals on a one-to-one basis and with groups.
  • Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
  • Excellent performance management skills.
  • Highly developed leadership skills with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to form positive relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to manage complex workload under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines
  • Persuasion and influencing skills – ability to present ideas and proposals effectively

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlotte Naylor
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01142261154
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