Clinical Lead - Oncology

circlehealth; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury, part of Circle Health Group, is seeking a Clinical Lead in Oncology. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern and a salary up to £45,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will lead the oncology nursing team, ensure safe delivery of systemic therapies, and uphold national guidelines while driving governance and clinical excellence within the department.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC registration is essential.
• Specialist oncology nursing experience including SACT administration.
• Oncology/cancer care qualification such as UKONS SACT Passport or equivalent.
• Advanced practice or non-medical prescribing (V300) is desirable.
• Leadership or management qualification (ILM, PGCert, MBA) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of safe and effective oncology care and SACT administration.
• Ensure adherence to national oncology guidelines and treatment pathways.
• Maintain clinical competencies and act as oncology nursing expert.
• Coordinate safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies and training.
• Oversee regulatory and professional standards (CQC, NMC, etc.).
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Lead infection prevention, medicine management, and safeguarding.
• Ensure governance compliance for chemotherapy-related events.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology nursing

SACT administration

Clinical governance

Communication

Coordination

Management qualification

Non-medical prescribing

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with NMC

UKONS SACT Passport

Oncology nursing qualification/cancer care

Advanced practice or V300 prescribing

Leadership/management qualification

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