Lead Oncology Nurse

Icon UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension

Life assurance (3x annual salary)

Wellbeing programme and Employee Assoc

Ignite rewards platform

Job summary

Icon UK Limited is seeking an experienced Nurse Leader to provide strong clinical and operational leadership within our new cancer centre. The role requires a Registered Nurse with oncology and SACT competence, plus a postgraduate qualification, to drive patient-centered care and foster an inclusive culture reflecting Icon's values.

You will lead SACT and radiation oncology services, develop clinical teams, oversee governance and deliver high-quality, compliant care in line with standards and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with oncology experience.
• Significant post-registration experience in oncology including SACT competence.
• Postgraduate qualification in oncology or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and radiation oncology services, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care aligned with national standards and best practice.
• Provide effective leadership and management to clinical teams, driving performance and apositive, inclusive working environment.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to CQC standards and continuous improvement.
• Manage operational delivery of the department, including workforce planning, service performance and implementation of new practice.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Oncology experience

SACT competence

Postgraduate qualification

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered nurse

Postgraduate qualification in oncology

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Leader to provide strong clinical and operational leadership within our new cancer centre. This role is accountable for delivering outstanding, patient-centred, evidence-based care while fostering a positive, inclusive culture that reflects Icon's values. We are looking for a Registered Nurse (NMC) with significant post-registration experience in oncology, including SACT competence and a relevant postgraduate qualification or experience.

You will bring proven leadership capability, excellent communication skills and a passion for developing motivated teams, driving clinical quality, and continuously improving patient experience in line with regulatory and governance standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop high-quality Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and radiation oncology services, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care aligned with national standards and best practice
• Provide effective leadership and management to clinical teams, driving performance, development and apositive, inclusive working environment.
• Oversee clinical governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to CQC standards and continuous improvement
• Manage operational delivery of the department, including workforce planning, service performance and implementation of new practice.
  

For more information regarding the core responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description here: ICC UK_Lead Oncology Nurse.pdf . Private sector experience preferred

Annual Leave

We offer 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)

Salary Sacrifice Pension

We offer an auto-enrolment pension from day 1 with a standard contribution of 5% employee, and 4% employer. You can also opt to enhance your contribution to 6%, to which the employer will also contribute 6%.

Life Assurance

We offer a life assurance scheme equivalent to 3 x your annual salary.

Wellbeing

The wellbeing of our people is extremely important to us, and we therefore offer an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme which offers holistic wellbeing support from fully accredited counsellors and psychotherapists, in the form of on-demand advice and counselling for our people and their immediate family. This service covers mental health concerns, financial worries and physical health anxieties.

Reward & Recognition

All staff have access to our 'Ignite' benefits platform where you will have instant access to savings, cashback and reloadable vouchers for hundreds of leading retailers and brands.

Company Introduction

Icon is a leading integrated healthcare provider with global reach across Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN, the United Kingdom and Germany.

The Group is built on a strong but simple mission – to deliver the best care possible, to as many people as possible, as close to home as possible.

We bring together all aspects of comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, pharmacy, chemotherapy and sterile compounding, research and theranostics to deliver a true end-to-end seamless service for cancer patients internationally.

Icon Group was established in 2015 and the businesses that form Icon have been pillars of the Australian and ASEAN healthcare community for decades. In 2024, Icon expanded into the UK by bringing Pharmaxo Group into the Icon family, alongside a strategic partnership with Nuffield Health and it's first cancer centre in Wimbledon, Icon Cancer Centre London. In 2025, we announced our strategic partnership with Evidia in Germany.

With our operations expanding across the globe, this role offers a valuable opportunity to join the team and make an impact.

At the heart of Icon, there is a clear set of values that guide how work, make decision and support one another every day. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of a culture that not only talks about its values, but brings them to life in a meaningful way.

We want everyone to have an equal opportunity to apply for this role. If you require any adjustments, or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact [e-mail] and we will be happy to support you through the process.

SACT, Post-Graduation qualification in cancer care / oncology and significant post-registration experience