Senior Staff Nurse - Derek Mitchell Unit

Senior Staff Nurse - Derek Mitchell Unit

Closing date is 22 June 2026.

We are recruiting Band 6 Haemato‑Oncology Senior Staff Nurses to provide specialist expertise and leadership within our Haematology inpatient services on the Derek Mitchell Unit. We are seeking experienced nurses with recognised chemotherapy and haemato‑oncology qualifications, confident in shift coordination and committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate care.

This role offers the opportunity to demonstrate advanced clinical skills, lead and support junior staff, and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement. King's is a leading centre for malignant and non‑malignant haematological conditions, with the UK’s largest BMT programme and extensive inpatient and ambulatory services.

For an informal visit, please contact Venesha Cameron, Derek Mitchell Unit Ward Manager, at  or .

• Provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both patients and their relatives within the King’s College Hospital
• Take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse/ Head of Department
• Assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the ward complement
• Act as a clinical resource within the ward and across the Care Group as necessary; act as a positive role model to junior staff members and maintain a high‑quality, courteous, patient‑focused service while safeguarding patient confidentiality

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon target for 2040 and 2045 and encourage all staff to minimise their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

A Band 6 Haematology Senior Staff Nurse delivers advanced clinical care including central line management, chemotherapy‑related interventions, blood product administration, stem‑cell transfusions, and ongoing assessment and coordination of complex patients. They act as a clinical resource, maintain accurate records, uphold evidence‑based practice, and support quality improvement.

They provide leadership and shift coordination, manage workload and staffing, liaise with medical teams and bed managers, and contribute to risk management and service development. The role includes mentoring junior staff, supervising competencies, supporting education, and participating in research.

They also manage team performance, support wellbeing, maintain compliance with policies, promote safeguarding, and uphold infection‑control standards.

• Registered General Nurse at Level 1
• Further professional studies relevant to the clinical area
• Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification
• Recognised Chemotherapy Course
• Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

• Demonstrable clinical expertise relevant to the area.
• Ability to contribute to the development of students, nurses and oneself.
• Ability to contribute to developing the workplace as a learning environment.
• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment.
• Communication skills – able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Ability to organise and manage day‑to‑day departmental activities and the activities of a large multidisciplinary team.
• Competent in stem‑cell administration.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum, including high‑cost area.