Clinical Lead - Oncology

Circle Health Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private pension

Private healthcare

Family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Wellbeing resources

Training opportunities

Job summary

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury, part of Circle Health Group, is recruiting a Clinical Lead to head the Oncology team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a salary up to £45,000 per year. NMC-registered adult nurse with oncology leadership experience is required.

You will drive safe patient care, ensure guideline adherence (UKONS/NICE), oversee SACT administration, and lead audits, governance, and professional standards within the oncology service.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Specialist experience in oncology nursing, including SACT administration.
• Qualification in oncology or cancer care (e.g., UKONS SACT Passport).
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Knowledge of clinical governance, cancer pathways and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of safe and effective care to oncology patients, including those undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiotherapy.
• Ensure adherence to national oncology guidelines, protocols and treatment pathways.
• Maintain clinical competencies and act as an expert resource in oncology nursing.
• Coordinate safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).
• Oversee regulatory and professional standards (CQC, HIS, HIW, NMC).
• Lead audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and RCAs.
• Lead infection prevention, medicine management and safeguarding in oncology.
• Manage oncology governance and adverse event management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Oncology nursing experience

Clinical governance knowledge

Communication skills

Audit and risk management

Clinical decision-making

Knowledge of cancer pathways

Prescribing qualification (V300)

Education

NMC registration (Adult)

Specialist oncology nursing qualification

UKONS SACT Passport / chemotherapy competency

Leadership qualification (ILM / PGCert / MBA)

Advanced practice / non-medical prescribing (V300)

Job description

Clinical Lead - Oncology
Chaucer Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead to join their team of staff in the Oncology department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Lead the delivery of safe and effective care to oncology patients, including those undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, radiotherapy, and palliative care.
• Ensure adherence to national oncology guidelines (e.g., UKONS, NICE), protocols, and treatment pathways.
• Maintain personal clinical competencies and act as an expert resource and role model in oncology nursing practice.
• Coordinate safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT), ensuring all staff involved are appropriately trained and competent.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory, professional, and organisational standards, including those from CQC, HIS, HIW, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Conduct and support clinical audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs).
• Lead on infection prevention and control, medicine management, and safeguarding within the oncology department.
• Ensure oncology services comply with local and national clinical governance frameworks, including management of chemotherapy-related adverse events and oncological emergencies (e.g., neutropenic sepsis).

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Specialist experience in oncology nursing, including SACT administration.
• Recognised qualification in oncology nursing or cancer care (e.g. UKONS SACT Passport, chemotherapy competency).
• Strong leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent clinical decision-making, communication, and coordination skills.
• Working knowledge of clinical governance, cancer pathways, and patient safety principles.
• Advanced practice or non-medical prescribing qualification (V300).
• Experience managing oncology services in a senior clinical role.
• Leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, PGCert, MBA).
• Knowledge of research, clinical trials, and innovative cancer therapies.
• Familiarity with national cancer strategies, waiting time targets, and audit requirements (e.g., COSD, NCDA).

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy