QR code linking to this job posting Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton inSutton PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025

 CONTRACT  CANCER HOLISTIC MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS NMC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Work at The Royal Marsden — a world‑leading cancer centre. Specialist oncology leadership that boosts your CV and gives real purpose.
Excellent senior pay, £53,751–£60,651 pa for Ward Sister/Charge Nurse — competitive reward for experienced nurses.
Flexible working welcomed from point of hire — ideal for mums juggling childcare, school runs and shift patterns.
Lead a 19‑bed inpatient ward (plus 4 day‑care beds) — hands‑on leadership with visible impact but manageable size.
Strong learning culture with clear career pathways and evidence‑based practice — regular training and professional development.
Proud Disability Confident employer — inclusive recruitment and support for colleagues with disabilities.
Lead the nursing team on Smithers Ward, a 19‑bed inpatient unit with 4 day‑care beds specialising in holistic oncology care at The Royal Marsden, Sutton. This full‑time, fixed‑term Ward Sister/Charge Nurse role (salary £53,751–£60,651 pa) requires a confident clinical leader who can create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and their families, co‑ordinate all ward functions (including outlying private patients) and manage resources within budgetary limits. You will provide hands‑on clinical credibility, motivate and support nursing and support staff, participate in audits and data collection, monitor incidents and develop strategies to prevent recurrence, and ensure safe, person‑centred discharges in close partnership with the multi‑disciplinary team.

This opportunity suits experienced sisters/charge nurses who value compassionate, practical leadership and want to develop others in a world‑leading cancer centre. The Royal Marsden offers a stimulating workplace, clear career pathways, learning and development, flexible working options from point of hire and Disability Confident employer status — ideal for women carers seeking a supportive balance of clinical practice and management. Full role details are listed on jobsincare.com — please click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Work at The Royal Marsden — a world‑leading cancer centre. Specialist oncology leadership that boosts your CV and gives real purpose.
Excellent senior pay, £53,751–£60,651 pa for Ward Sister/Charge Nurse — competitive reward for experienced nurses.
Flexible working welcomed from point of hire — ideal for mums juggling childcare, school runs and shift patterns.
Lead a 19‑bed inpatient ward (plus 4 day‑care beds) — hands‑on leadership with visible impact but manageable size.
Strong learning culture with clear career pathways and evidence‑based practice — regular training and professional development.
Proud Disability Confident employer — inclusive recruitment and support for colleagues with disabilities.
 


in Sutton
Locations are approximate.