Charge Nurse(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
Role Overview
This is a senior nursing leadership role within a specialist oncology ward caring for patients with complex physical, emotional and end-of-life needs. As Charge Nurse, you will guide an established team to deliver safe, compassionate, holistic care while maintaining high clinical standards.
You will act as a visible role model — balancing patient-centred care with operational leadership. The ward environment demands empathy, resilience and the ability to support patients and families during some of the most sensitive moments of their healthcare journey.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Your work blends clinical excellence with ward leadership:
Clinical Leadership
- Ensuring delivery of high-quality oncology and end-of-life care
- Promoting evidence-based nursing practice
- Supporting complex discharge planning with multidisciplinary teams
Team Management
- Supervising, mentoring and developing nursing staff
- Leading recruitment, retention and absence management
- Facilitating learning, audits and professional development
Operational Oversight
- Maintaining safe staffing and patient flow
- Monitoring ward KPIs and governance standards
- Upholding infection control, chemotherapy safety and clinical protocols
Patient Advocacy
- Coordinating holistic care plans
- Supporting patients and families with dignity and compassion
- Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal for a nurse who:
- Leads with empathy and confidence
- Thrives in complex clinical environments
- Communicates clearly with staff, patients and families
- Balances autonomy with collaborative teamwork
- Demonstrates commitment to learning and service improvement
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Registered General Nurse qualification
- Minimum two years’ experience at Band 6 level
- Evidence of leadership and clinical development
- Desirable: chemotherapy competency training and enhanced communication education.
Working Environment
The ward operates within a large regional partnership focused on delivering specialist oncology services. Teams work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to support patient safety, discharge coordination and continuous service improvement.
Safeguarding, Regulation & Workforce Guidance
This role involves responsibility for vulnerable patients and requires statutory safeguarding checks via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants requiring sponsorship are considered subject to eligibility requirements.
Relevant UK government guidance:
- Skilled Worker visa eligibility
- DBS safeguarding checks
- Criminal record certificates for overseas applicants
- Professional nursing regulation framework
- Health and safety in healthcare settings
Application Notes
- Candidates must hold current UK professional registration
- Sponsorship applicants are welcome subject to eligibility
- Shortlisting is evidence-based against essential criteria
- Early application is encouraged
