Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-1321-DIR

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Management and leadership Course
  • Academic study/ special interest in infection prevention and control

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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
Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

  • 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

  • Management and leadership Course
  • Academic study/ special interest in infection prevention and control

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

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

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Employer's website

https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Charlotte Naylor

charlotte.naylor2@nhs.net

01142261154

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

190-1321-DIR

Job locations

Royal Hallamshire Hospital

Glossop Road

Sheffield

S10 2JF


Supporting documents

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