University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Band 6 Deputy ward sister
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Job Description
This busy purpose-built Haematology/Oncology Unit is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, and compassionate Deputy Ward Sister with good organizational and communication skills, to compliment the existing team.
Day-Care Unit
- Comprised of 14 chair treatment area
- A private patient room
- Many clinic rooms
- The day unit is very busy seeing approx 250 patients per week
Unit’s Activities
- The unit’s activities include the administration of sact, supportive care, stem cell transplants, and an integrated clinical trials unit.
- Training would be provided for chemotherapy administration.
We have a full-time post in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit, which operates shifts of 4 days a week from 8 to 18.
Requirements
- This role requires NMC Registration.
Base Location
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date
- Thursday, 6th August 2026
Role Responsibilities
- To provide psychological support to patients and their families.
- To assist the sister/charge nurse to lead and manage the development of and the provision of a high-quality nursing service and environment for the Haematology Oncology Day Unit Service.
- To provide specialist nursing knowledge, expertise, and advice, facilitating the provision of evidence-based patient-centered care pathways and packages.
- To deputise and take charge of the given area regularly in the absence of the sister/charge nurse.
- To establish a balance between clinical and managerial demands so as to maintain clinical credibility.
- To maintain an established communication and professional working relationship between the site and haematology and oncology at both Poole and The Royal Bournemouth Hospital.
- To actively seek to resolve arising concerns and complaints to support the patient experience and quality agenda and to support other members to do so.
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UHD are investing, developing, and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
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Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Tess George
- Job Title: Sister
- Email Address: tessmol.george@nhs.net
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