Clinical Lead - Oncology - Circle Health Group

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, part of Circle Health Group, seeks a Clinical Lead – Oncology to lead safe, compassionate cancer care. You will oversee oncological services, supervise teams, and collaborate with consultants and pharmacy to enhance patient experience.

Required are Level 6 SACT qualifications and specialist oncology nursing experience, with strong leadership and governance knowledge. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Specialist experience in oncology nursing, including SACT administration.

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

Oncology nursing

SACT administration

Leadership

Education

Level 6 university-accredited qualification in SACT

Job description

Clinical Lead – Oncology

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.

Position: 37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

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 6 university-accredited qualification in SACT, with previous experience leading or managing an oncology unit or cancer centre.
• 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 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