Job Summary
Are you an experienced oncology or haematology nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and ambitious Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our nurse-led Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Day Case Unit (J80) at the Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital.

As part of one of the largest oncology services in the region, you will play a pivotal role in leading a highly skilled nursing team, delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Every day brings new challenges and opportunities as you coordinate the safe delivery of complex SACT treatments, support patients and families through their cancer journey, and contribute to the ongoing development of a forward-thinking service.

Working closely with the Senior Sisters, you will help shape the future of the unit through clinical leadership, service improvement, education, and workforce development. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, inspiring others, and driving excellence within a fast-paced specialist environment.

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled practitioner with experience in haemato-oncology or a related speciality and a proven commitment to high-quality patient-centred care. Experience in the administration of intravenous chemotherapy is highly desirable.

In return, we offer a supportive team culture, excellent development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of patients receiving life-changing cancer treatments. If you are ready to develop your leadership potential and thrive in a rewarding and innovative service, we would love to hear from you.

Why you should join our Team
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute hospital trusts in the UK, providing local and specialist healthcare services to patients across Leeds, Yorkshire and beyond.

The Trust employs more than 20,000 staff and delivers care to around 1.8 million patients each year across seven hospitals on five sites.

It is a nationally recognised centre for specialist services, education, research and innovation, with strong links to the universities of Leeds and Leeds Beckett.

The Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality specialist and integrated care, underpinned by The Leeds Way values of being Responsible, Open and Honest, One Team and Kind.

What you will bring to the role
As a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of our busy SACT Day Case Unit. Working closely with the Senior Sisters, you will coordinate patient flow, oversee the safe delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy, and ensure the highest standards of patient-centred care are maintained.

You will provide clinical leadership, support and develop junior staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and act as a role model for professional practice. The role requires excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage a fast-paced environment while supporting patients with complex oncology and haematology needs.

J80 is a fast-paced and busy daycase unit delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT) 7 days per week, treating approximately 80 patients per day.

The Unit is open 07:30am – 19:30pm Monday – Friday.

07:30am – 18:30pm on Saturdays and 07:30am – 16:00pm on Sundays.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Experience
Essential

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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.

Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister
Helen Meagh
helen.meagh@nhs.net

Details
Date posted
02 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
002013

Job locations
St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom

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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.