Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Job summary

Are you a motivated and passionate experienced haematology nurse who is interested in working in an innovative, fast-paced chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant/CART-cell setting? We provide highly specialised care for a wide variety of patient groups within the haematology directorate.

We are looking for a dynamic motivated individual who is able to lead by clinical excellence. Chemotherapy skills are essential as well as a good knowledge of haematology. This is an opportunity to develop as a Deputy Sister/ Charge Nurse with essential leadership, management and professional skills in a forward thinking and motivated environment. We will provide ongoing support and development opportunities supported by our Senior nursing team and Educational facilitators.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Within these areas we care for and deliver treatment to patients with haematological disorders, including patients participating in clinical trials, follow-up and treatments for patients who have undergone high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.

This exciting and dynamic nursing post will support people with haematological conditions from across Mid and South Wales.

The post holder will be expected to deputise for the ward manager in her absence to ensure the safe and smooth delivery of the services.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR002-0126-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of managerial ability and experience.
  • Evidence of able to manage own workload effectively.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Able to organise and co-ordinate own workload

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in Oncology/Haematology

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience at Band 5 in Oncology/haematology nursing
  • Experience in cannulation skills and venepuncture
  • Competent in administration of parenteral chemotherapy

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a variety of environments
  • Teaching module
  • Care of acute and terminally ill patients
  • Experience of roster creation/management
  • Experience of concern/incident management

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent command of English language -written & verbal.
  • BLS certificate

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing skills
  • Good counseling skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Evidence of managerial ability and experience.
  • Evidence of able to manage own workload effectively.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Able to organise and co-ordinate own workload

Desirable

  • Post registration qualification in Oncology/Haematology

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience at Band 5 in Oncology/haematology nursing
  • Experience in cannulation skills and venepuncture
  • Competent in administration of parenteral chemotherapy

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a variety of environments
  • Teaching module
  • Care of acute and terminally ill patients
  • Experience of roster creation/management
  • Experience of concern/incident management

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent command of English language -written & verbal.
  • BLS certificate

Desirable

  • Teaching and assessing skills
  • Good counseling skills

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

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Chelsie Goodwin

chelsie.goodwin@wales.nhs.uk

02921742887

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR002-0126-A

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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