Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse - Acute Oncology Services

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic in central London is seeking an experienced oncology nurse to join the Oncology Outpatients team as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse. You will deliver clinical care, lead shifts, mentor junior colleagues and help shape a safe, responsive outpatient service.

Responsibilities include administering SACT, coordinating care with consultants and pharmacy, and supporting patient well-being throughout treatment.

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• A nursing degree, or evidence you are working towards one.
• At least two years of post-registration experience in an acute oncology/haemato oncology setting.
• A UK accredited chemotherapy module and evidence of clinical competence.
• SACT and IV Passport with experience administering systemic anticancer therapies.
• Competence in phlebotomy, cannulation and CVADs.
• Experience taking charge of shifts and educating juniors.
• Knowledge of cancer treatments, governance and CPD.
• Experience in ambulatory care or acute oncology triage is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Safely administering SACT and supportive treatments via peripheral and central venous access devices.
• Using UKONS triage to assess patients and support timely access to oncology care.
• Managing symptoms and escalating concerns when needed.
• Reviewing upcoming treatments to ensure accuracy of results and prescriptions.
• Coordinating care with consultants, pharmacists and allied health professionals.
• Mentoring junior nurses, HCAs and students and supporting induction.
• Contributing to audits, governance and improvements informed by feedback.

Skills

NMC Registered

Oncology Nursing

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Job Title: Sister / Charge Nurse, Band 6

Department: Oncology Outpatients

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for an experienced oncology nurse to join our Oncology Outpatients team as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse.

Combining specialist clinical care with day-to-day leadership, you will support patients with a range of oncology and haemato oncology diagnoses, helping them feel informed, reassured and cared for throughout their treatment. You will also guide junior colleagues, coordinate shifts and help shape a safe, responsive outpatient service.

A little about the role

You will care for patients with a range of oncology and haemato oncology diagnoses, providing systemic anticancer therapies (SACT) and supportive treatments. From assessing patients before treatment to helping them manage symptoms and side effects, you will offer clear advice, listen to their concerns and support their individual needs.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will take charge of shifts and deputise for the Unit Manager when required. You will be someone colleagues can turn to for guidance, helping the team manage priorities and deliver safe, well coordinated care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely administering SACT and supportive treatments through peripheral and central venous access devices.
• Using UKONS triage to assess patients, recognise treatment related toxicities and support timely access to acute oncology care.
• Managing symptoms, recognising oncology emergencies and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Reviewing upcoming treatments to ensure results, prescriptions and relevant clinical information are available.
• Working closely with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacy and allied health professionals to coordinate care.
• Mentoring junior nurses, healthcare assistants and students, supporting induction and helping colleagues develop their clinical confidence.
• Contributing to audits, clinical governance and improvements informed by patient feedback and evidence-based practice.

We are looking for:

You will be an experienced cancer nurse who understands the importance of kindness, clear communication and sound clinical judgement. You will enjoy sharing your knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping patients and their families feel informed and reassured.

Key Requirments:

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• A nursing degree, or evidence that you are working towards one.
• At least two years of post-registration experience in an acute oncology or haemato oncology setting.
• A UK accredited chemotherapy module and evidence of clinical competence.
• A SACT and IV Passport, with experience administering systemic anticancer therapies.
• Competence in phlebotomy, cannulation and the use of central venous access devices
• Experience taking charge of shifts and supporting the education of students or junior colleagues.
• Sound knowledge of cancer treatments, clinical governance and risk management, alongside evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience in ambulatory care, acute oncology triage or preceptorship programmes would be an advantage.

What you will be part of

You will join a specialist outpatient team where strong working relationships and clear communication make a real difference to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working closely with nurses, consultants, pharmacy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help patients navigate their care with confidence and provide support during what can be a challenging time.

For an experienced oncology nurse, this is an opportunity to build on your specialist knowledge while developing your leadership and mentoring skills. Working alongside the Unit Manager and Clinical Practice Educator, you will contribute to staff education, practice development and improvements in care, while remaining closely involved in clinical nursing.

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we’re always looking ahead.

Based in our Cancer Wing, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues in specialist teams and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care.

We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

What's in it for you

• Life insurance: Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full time or part time.
• Private medical cover: Once you've passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare.
• Pension: Join our pension scheme and enjoy matched contributions.
• Employee assistance programme: From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service is available to support you.
• Blue Light Card: Access thousands of discounts across supermarkets, holidays, fashion, technology and days out.
• Cycle to work: Access tax free benefits while supporting a healthier and greener commute.
• Electric car scheme: Make switching to a cleaner vehicle simpler and more affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant: Enjoy a variety of tasty and healthy meals at a lower cost.
• Recognition programmes: Celebrate achievements and make sure great work is recognised.

How to find us

Our main hospital is based at:

Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of:

• Oxford Circus
• Bond Street
• Baker Street
• Great Portland Street

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you