Sister / Charge Nurse
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Chelsea, SW3 6JJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
12 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced critical care nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding pa...
As a Sister/Charge Nurse in our Critical Care Unit, you will play a key role in shaping patient outcomes and nursing practice. You'll lead by example, providing strong clinical leadership while ensuring a safe, compassionate, and effective environment for patients, families, and staff.
Working closely with the Lead Nurse and multidisciplinary teams, you'll be responsible for coordinating patient care, managing resources, mentoring staff, and maintaining excellence in clinical governance. You'll have the autonomy to make real decisions and the support of one of the world's leading cancer centres.
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Manage a coordinated nursing service in liaison with the Matron and all members of the multi- disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.
- To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence-based care to optimise high quality patient care.
- To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits which must include documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.
- To maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients and carers needs and includes a safe transfer to relevant care setting. Work closely with and support team leaders, ensure appraisals are up to date within the team, provide guidance and mentorship for designated team leader.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Attainments
Essential: - First level registration.; - Critical Care Qualification.; - Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification.; - First Degree.
Desirable: - Higher Degree.; - Oncology qualification.; - Management Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post registration experience.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience of dealing with HR issues relating to performance/capability.
- Experience in staff appraisal and development planes.
- Experience in organising and delivering education within clinical setting.
- Demonstrate clear ability and responsibility for creating a dynamic learning environment.
Desirable: - Experience in a senior clinical role.; - Experience of clinical governance and investigation of complains and incidents.
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Essential
- Critical care skills.
- Excellent communication skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Evidence of good leadership qualities including delegation and co-ordination of teams.
- Ability to innovate and manage change.
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice.
- Evidence of good understanding of NHS reforms and the contracting process including those affecting cancer and critical care services.
- Ability to manage conflict situations.
Desirable: - Evidence of good management practice.
Special aptitudes and disposition
Essential: - Computer literacy.; - Commitment to personal and professional development
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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