Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Junior Sister/Charge Nurse Laurel Haem

The closing date is 26 November 2026

Job summary
Laurel 3 Haematology at Worcester Royal Hospital is looking for motivated, adaptable, forward-thinking and enthusiastic Band 6 Sisters/Charge Nurses with excellent communication and leadership skills, who are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate and patient-centred care. We are seeking individuals who are keen to develop their leadership and management skills while supporting the continued development of our ward and nursing team.

Laurel 3 is a specialist haematology ward providing care for patients with a wide range of haematological conditions, including those undergoing complex treatments and chemotherapy. We care for patients with both acute and chronic haematological conditions, many of whom have complex needs and require a high level of clinical observation, intervention and support. Our team is committed to delivering safe, effective and holistic care, recognising the physical, psychological and emotional challenges faced by patients and their families throughout their treatment and recovery.

We work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team, including haematology consultants, clinical nurse specialists, chemotherapy teams, palliative care, allied health professionals and other specialist services, to ensure coordinated, individualised care and the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Main duties of the job
We are recruiting nurses who are passionate about providing and supporting the delivery of high quality, safe and evidenced based care in our 18 bedded unit.
This band 6 role provides a real opportunity to develop your clinical skills and knowledge

About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

• Being open and honest
• Ensuring people feel cared for
• Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details
Date posted: 12 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9365-26-0819
Job locations: Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the maintenance of a high standard of nursing care at all times through the effective management of staff and resources and to be available of advice and support within the specialty, please see Job Description for more information.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Can demonstrate a specific interest in area of work
Experience of managing and supervising staff
Desirable
Proven knowledge base/experience in speciality
Experience of appraising staff

Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or 2 of the professional register.
First degree or willingness to undertake
Evidence of continuing education
NMC recognised Mentorship qualification.
Applicants must have completed or be currently enrolled in a Haematology or Oncology module at university.
Desirable
Teaching and Assessing Qualification
Nurse prescribing or willingness to undertake

Skills/Knowledge
Essential
Good organisational/time management skills
Ability to record and deal with accurate facts, figures and information
Able to interpret and adhere to Trust and departmental policies protocols, procedures and guidelines
Effective communicator both written and verbal
Ability to problem solve
Ability to prioritise work
Flexible to change in demands of service
Willing to learn new skills,
Please See Personal Spec for more information.
Desirable
Competent to undertake Venepuncture/Cannulation if appropriate

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.

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: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Richard Newman richard.newman1@nhs.net 01905763333

Supporting documents
Flexible Working and Support to Staff
New Urgent and Emergency Care Department
Our Pharmacy Team Website
Annex 21 Terms and Conditions Agenda for Change
We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement
An Inclusive Employer
Working for Us
Link to Rotational Pharmacist with band 7 development pathway

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