JR110657 Clinical Lead - Oncology

NHS; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in Cheadle is seeking a Clinical Lead to enhance oncology care. The candidate will lead safe patient care, ensure adherence to oncology guidelines, and supervise the nursing team, offering mentorship and fostering professional development. Candidates must be registered nurses with oncology expertise and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £45,000 per year and comprehensive employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Staff engagement hub

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Specialist experience in oncology nursing, including SACT administration.
• Strong leadership and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of safe and effective care to oncology patients.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for nursing staff.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

Clinical decision-making

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration

Oncology nursing qualification (e.g., UKONS SACT Passport)

Job description

Salary: Up to 45,000 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Lead – Oncology to join our 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.

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!

Job responsibilities

WHO ARE WE? We are Circle Health Group. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation.

WHO ARE YOU? You are experienced in acute nursing care, and oncology. You are experienced working in an acute hospital setting in a Senior Registered Nurse post or equivalent. You are experienced in customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations. You are experienced in rostering clinical teams to provide safe effective clinical care inline with labour guidelines. You are experienced in mentoring and developing clinical staff to provide exceptional patient care.

What do you do?

• Specialist Clinical Leadership: 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.
• Quality, Governance, and Patient Safety: 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).
• Team Leadership and Staff Development: Supervise and support the oncology nursing team, ensuring safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix, and high performance. Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and mentorship for nurses and support staff, promoting ongoing professional development. Develop and maintain a culture of learning and excellence, supporting revalidation, mandatory training, and specialist oncology training (e.g., SACT passports, cytotoxic safety). Support workforce planning, rota coordination, and succession planning in collaboration with the DOCS/CSM.
• Service Development and Operational Efficiency: Contribute to strategic planning and development of oncology services, supporting innovations in treatment, patient pathways, and digital health. Ensure the department runs efficiently, managing resources effectively, including staff, equipment, and clinical consumables. Work with consultants, pharmacy, and external partners to streamline services and enhance the patient experience. Lead on the implementation of service improvement initiatives aligned with local and national cancer care targets.
• Patient‑Centred Care and Experience: Promote a compassionate and personalised approach to care, respecting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of cancer patients and their families. Act as a point of escalation for patient complaints, concerns, and complex case discussions, ensuring timely resolution and learning. Monitor patient feedback and quality indicators (e.g., patient satisfaction, treatment delays, complications) and use outcomes to inform improvements.
• Collaborative Working and Representation: Build strong relationships with oncology consultants, pharmacists, palliative care teams, and allied health professionals to deliver coordinated care. Represent the oncology service at hospital meetings, cancer board reviews, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussions. Support departmental and hospital‑wide initiatives, deputising for senior leaders as required and contributing to hospital on‑call rotas.

What do you have?

• Essential: 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.
• Desirable: 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).

What sort of person are you?

• You are a great communicator with different people at different levels.
• You are an excellent judge and decision maker.
• You are a highly effective problem solver.
• You are proactive and driven to succeed.
• You are punctual, committed and reliable.
• You are flexible and adaptable.
• You are committed to lifelong learning.

This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. It is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act and ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of health and safety for staff, visitors and contractors. You meet the obligations of confidentiality, never divulging patient information or personal data of staff to unauthorised parties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.