Sister​/Charge Nurse

Main area Critical Care Unit Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term end date: 01.06.2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job
-SB1516

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £58,133 - £65,261 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2026 23:59

Join Our World-Class Critical Care Team at The Royal Marsden!

Are you an experienced critical care nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding patient care while supporting and developing a high-performing team? If so, The Royal Marsden’s Critical Care Unit wants to hear from you.

About the Role:

As a Sister/Charge Nurse in our Critical Care Unit, you will play a key role in shaping patient outcomes and nursing practice. You’ll lead by example, providing strong clinical leadership while ensuring a safe, compassionate, and effective environment for patients, families, and staff.

Working closely with the Lead Nurse and multidisciplinary teams, you'll be responsible for coordinating patient care, managing resources, mentoring staff, and maintaining excellence in clinical governance. You'll have the autonomy to make real decisions and the support of one of the world’s leading cancer centres.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate nursing care delivery, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Support staff through clinical supervision, debriefing, and mentorship.
• Act as a key decision-maker in patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the unit, including audits, incident reviews, and policy development.
• Oversee staff development, appraisals, and training alongside the Practice Education team.
• Play a vital role in managing rosters, recruitment, and retention in a dynamic and specialised unit.

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with ICU course and substantial post-registration experience in a critical care setting.
• Strong clinical and leadership skills with a compassionate, patient‑focused approach.
• Experience managing teams, leading service improvements, and promoting evidence‑based practice.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.

• A globally recognised centre of excellence in cancer care and research.
• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities to grow, lead and shape the future of critical care nursing.
• Access to continuous education and specialist training.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and a focus on delivering holistic, person‑centred care.

• Critical Care Qualification
• Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification
• First Degree
• Higher Degree
• Management Qualification
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of dealing with HR issues relating to performance/capability
• Experience in staff appraisal and development plans
• Experience in organising and delivering education within clinical setting
• Demonstrate clear ability and responsibility for creating a dynamic learning environment
• Experience in a senior clinical role
• Experience of clinical governance…