Sister/Charge Nurse - Ward 11 - Haematology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 - £54,710 pa/pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7733930/153-SP05578 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Clinical Lead position on Ward 11. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced senior cancer nurse with strong leadership skills to join and strengthen our Haematology service and play a key role in shaping the future delivery of Haematology inpatient care.
Ward 11 is currently a 12-bed acute Haematology inpatient ward, specialising in the care of patients undergoing cancer treatments and the management of treatment-related side effects, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, supportive care, symptom management and end-of-life care.
A central element of this role will be to oversee and support the planned integration of Ward 7R and Ward 11 into a single, cohesive Haematology inpatient service. This will involve providing visible clinical leadership, supporting staff through change, ensuring continuity of safe, high-quality care, and embedding consistent standards, processes and culture across the combined wards.
The Clinical Lead will support and develop a highly skilled and dedicated nursing team, maintaining excellence in patient-centred care while upholding robust clinical governance and risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills, and a clear understanding of quality assurance, risk, and governance, with the ability to monitor, evaluate and continually improve standards of care during a period of service development and transition.
Main Duties of the Job
• Provide strong clinical and professional leadership to the Haematology inpatient nursing team, promoting high standards of patient-centred care.
• Lead the safe delivery of specialist Haematology care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, supportive and end-of-life care.
• Oversee and support workforce development, including supervision, appraisal, coaching and performance management of nursing staff.
• Lead service development and change management, including the integration of Haematology wards into a single cohesive service.
• Ensure robust clinical governance, risk management and compliance with Trust policies, national guidance and regulatory standards.
• Monitor quality, safety and patient experience through audit, incident review and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure effective communication, patient flow and continuity of care.
• Act as a visible and accessible clinical leader, supporting staff wellbeing and fostering a positive, inclusive ward culture.
Base Location: Bournemouth Hospital
Provisional Interview date: 25/02/26
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.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
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