Sister/Charge Nurse - Haematology

London, England, United Kingdom

8/4/2025

Sister/Charge Nurse – Haematology Directorate, Guy’s Hospital

Guy’s Hospital’s Haematology Directorate is undergoing a significant service expansion and invites applications for multiple full-time Sister/Charge Nurse positions. These roles include permanent posts as well as fixed-term contracts to cover maternity leave. Secondment opportunities may also be considered.

Clinical Areas

• Olive and Hazel Ward (3rd Floor, Bermondsey Wing) A 26-bed inpatient unit comprising 9 beds across 3 bays and 17 isolation rooms, including 3 Radio-Nuclide rooms.
• Hawthorn Ward (4th Floor, Bermondsey Wing) A 15-bed ward with 12 beds arranged in 4 bays and 3 isolation rooms.
• Young Adult Unit (4th Floor, Bermondsey Wing) A hybrid outpatient and inpatient service with 5 inpatient isolation rooms and 7 treatment chairs.
  
  

We offer expert care for patients with malignant haematological conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, as well as non-malignant disorders including sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, haemophilia, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Additionally, it supports patients with solid tumour cancers receiving systemic anti-cancer therapies and palliative care. Advanced treatments provided include biologics, Bi-specific T-Cell Engagers, and Immune Effector Cell Therapies, administered either as part of NHS Standard of Care or through Early Phase clinical trials.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 17th Aug 2025 (Midnight)
• Interview Date: 28th Aug 2025
  
  

About The Role

We are seeking experienced Sister/Charge Nurses to provide clinical and operational leadership across these specialist services. The successful candidates will demonstrate autonomy, resilience, and the ability to thrive under pressure within a dynamic environment. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, alongside the ability to prioritise and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Working closely with the Matron and Senior Leadership, you will:

• Lead and develop nursing and multidisciplinary teams to achieve clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and quality standards, including ward accreditation.
• Drive staff development, education, and performance management along with the Practice Development Nursing Team.
• Support and contribute to service development, audit, research, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage resources effectively, including financial oversight within the ward/unit.
  
  

Our Values

• Caring: We deliver compassionate and respectful care.
• Ambitious: We are innovative, seek continuous improvement, and foster professional development to achieve the best outcomes.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity, foster a culture of equality, and ensure voices are heard and respected.
  
  

As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will champion these values by leading your team with empathy, driving service excellence, and promoting an inclusive working environment.

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading healthcare organisations, encompassing Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield Hospitals, alongside community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We are committed to clinical excellence, innovative research, and delivering outstanding patient care.

This role provides an exceptional opportunity to lead within a specialist haematology and oncology setting, with access to professional development, mentorship, and a supportive team culture dedicated to high standards and continuous improvement.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ronn Musni Job title: Matron Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07706671777

Ward/Department visit is highly encouraged. To arrange this, please contact Ronn Musni, Matron for Haematology at [email protected] or mobile 0770667177.