Clinical Lead – Oncology

Circle Health Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies with enhanced

Life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Job summary

The Alexandra Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, in Cheadle, is hiring an Oncology Clinical Lead to shape and grow our oncology service. This full-time role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, driving clinical governance, and expanding private and insured patient pathways.

We offer a 37.5 hour week with a salary up to £50,000 depending on experience, plus comprehensive benefits. You will oversee cancer care delivery, ensure adherence to UK guidelines, and develop consultant

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Specialist experience in oncology nursing, including SACT administration.
• Recognised Level 7 qualification in oncology nursing or cancer care (e.g. UKONS SACT Passport, chemotherapy competency).
• Strong leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee compliance with regulatory, professional, and organisational standards (CQC, HIS, HIW, NMC).
• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship for nurses and support staff.

Skills

Leadership

Oncology nursing

Clinical governance

Communication

Education

Level 7 qualification in oncology nursing

UKONS SACT Passport

NMC registration

Job description

The Alexandra Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and visionary Oncology Clinical Lead to join The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow our oncology service, lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and drive excellence in patient care.

Combining clinical leadership, service development and commercial growth, you’ll play a key role in building our oncology team, developing new consultant partnerships and referral pathways, and expanding our services for private and insured patients.

We’re looking for an entrepreneurial and forward-thinking leader with the vision, drive and passion for innovation to take our oncology service to the next level.

This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required tocover 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.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory, professional, and organisational standards, including
  those from CQC, HIS, HIW, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship for nurses and support staff,
  promoting ongoing professional development.
• Work with consultants, pharmacy, and external partners to streamline services and enhance
  the patient experience.
• Promote a compassionate and personalised approach to care, respecting the physical,
  emotional, and psychosocial needs of cancer patients and their families.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Specialist experience in oncology nursing, including SACT administration.
• Recognised Level 7 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.

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 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.