Deputy Sister​/Charge Nurse

Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Are you a motivated and passionate experienced haematology nurse who is interested in working in an innovative, fast‑paced chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant/CART‑cell setting? We provide highly specialised care for a wide variety of patient groups within the haematology directorate.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated individual who is able to lead by clinical excellence. Chemotherapy skills are essential as well as a good knowledge of haematology. This is an opportunity to develop as a Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse with essential leadership, management and professional skills in a forward‑thinking and motivated environment. We will provide ongoing support and development opportunities supported by our Senior nursing team and Educational facilitators.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Within these areas we care for and deliver treatment to patients with haematological disorders, including patients participating in clinical trials, follow‑up and treatments for patients who have undergone high‑dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.

This exciting and dynamic nursing post will support people with haematological conditions from across Mid and South Wales.

The post holder will be expected to deputise for the ward manager in her absence to ensure the safe and smooth delivery of the services.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across six hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we focus on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10‑year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

• Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of managerial ability and experience.
• Evidence of being able to manage own workload effectively.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Able to organise and co‑ordinate own workload.

• Substantial experience at Band 5 in Oncology/haematology nursing
• Experience in cannulation skills and venepuncture
• Competent in administration of parenteral chemotherapy
• Previous experience of working in a variety of environments
• Teaching module experience
• Care of acute and terminally ill patients
• Experience of roster creation/management
• Experience of concern/incident management

• Excellent command of English language – written & verbal.
• BLS certificate
• Teaching and assessing skills

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board