Barts Health NHS Trust
B6 Sister/Charge Nurse
The closing date is 24 November 2026

Job summary
Do you want to work with the best in the world?

St Bartholomew's Hospital is home to world-leading cardiac and cancer centres, providing cutting edge treatment to our patients in the very heart of the City of London close to the cultural and social hubs of East London and the South Bank.

The hospital has excellent public transport links and brand new facilities which allow us to provide exceptional care as part of a growing, supportive and ambitious team.

We offer innovative services and treatment including robotic surgery, ECMO, specialist Cystic Fibrosis care, complex electrophysiology and, we are a leading provider of stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy for cancer treatment. We are one of the top 5 busiest Heart Attack Centres in the UK and the largest Atrial Fibrillation Ablation centre in Europe. Steeped in 900 years of history it is the oldest hospital site in the country with beautiful surroundings which benefit both staff and patients.

You will receive excellent training and development, and the opportunity to progress within your profession.

We actively encourage our nurses and allied health professionals to take part in research projects and to work towards Masters and PhDs, providing dedicated support.

You will receive excellent training and development, and the opportunity to progress within your profession.

Main duties of the job
We actively encourage our nurses and allied health professionals to take part in research projects and to work towards Masters and PhDs, providing dedicated support.

Ward 7A at St Bartholomew's Hospital is a busy and dynamic Cancer Day Unit, delivering high-quality care to a large number of patients in a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of the City of London.

While the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy forms the core of the role, there are excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. Nurses have the opportunity to gain experience in Medical Oncology, Haemato-Oncology, or both, enabling them to develop a broad and rewarding clinical skill set.

Our nurses play an integral role within the multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to coordinate daily clinical activities, lead shifts, undertake clinic responsibilities, conduct on-treatment reviews, and provide pre-chemotherapy counselling and patient education. These varied responsibilities ensure that every member of the team can develop expertise while making a meaningful difference to the patient experience.

We are committed to supporting the ongoing development of our staff through education, training, and specialist career pathways. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic Band 6 nurses to join our experienced team of chemotherapy specialist nurses and build a rewarding career in cancer care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8427718SBH
Job locations: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registrant with NMC; chemotherapy certified; Mentorship course; Specialist relevant clinical course; cancer background
• Desirable: Leadership programme or equivalent; Degree or working towards first degree; Advanced communication

Experience

• Essential: Relevant cancer care experience; chemotherapy certification; Haemato-oncology or Medical-oncology specialist knowledge; Practice Assessor / Supervisor qualification; SACT trained and competent; IV competent

Skills

• Essential: Evidence of proficient clinical skills in SACT care; Proficient in communication; Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used; Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload; Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change; Demonstrates effective team work skills; Basic computer skills; Good organisational skills including prioritising workload; Good communication skills; Venepuncture and phlebotomy

Knowledge

• Essential: Evidence of continuing professional development; Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice; Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues; Understanding of current educational practices relating to training

Other

• Essential: Caring manner towards both patients, visitors and colleagues; Able to form good inter-personal relationships with all members of the inter-professional team; Approachable and enthusiastic; Professionally assertive; Competent teacher of critical care skills and practices; Competent mentor; Evidence of continued personal learning

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron, Raquel Villanueva, raquel.villanueva2@nhs.net