Oncology Matron - Outpatients And Sact (Guildford)

Genesiscare; Guildford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Private dental cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Income protection

Wellbeing resources

Free parking

Retail discounts

Job summary

GenesisCare UK is seeking a Matron to lead our SACT and Outpatient nursing teams at our state-of-the-art cancer centre in Guildford.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Matron or senior nursing leader to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and Outpatient services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience within oncology, haematology, SACT and outpatient services (minimum seven years).
• Extensive senior nursing leadership experience, ideally at Matron, Lead Nurse or equivalent level (minimum five years).
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the SACT and Outpatient departments.
• Lead multidisciplinary nursing teams, promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture.
• Ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of clinical services in line with national standards and best practice.
• Oversee workforce planning, rostering, recruitment, induction, appraisal and staff development.
• Lead clinical governance, including audits, incident investigations, risk management and quality improvement initiatives.
• Drive service innovation, improving patient pathways, operational efficiency and patient experience.
• Build strong working relationships with consultants, clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care.
• Oversee clinic utilisation, patient flow and capacity management to maximise service performance.
• Support education, competency development and clinical supervision across nursing teams.
• Deputise for the Centre Leader when required.

Skills

Senior nursing leadership

Oncology experience

SACT knowledge

Clinical governance

Strategic planning

Education

NMC Registration (Adult)

Post-registration Oncology/Haematology qualification

Leadership qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced senior oncology nurse leader ready to shape the future of cancer care?

GenesisCare UK is seeking an exceptional Matron to lead our Outpatient and SACT nursing teams at our state-of-the-art cancer centre in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Matron or senior nursing leader to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and Outpatient services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety and compassionate care.

Working closely with the Centre Leader and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving service innovation, developing high-performing teams and delivering an outstanding experience for every patient.

The Role

As Matron, you will provide visible clinical leadership across our SACT and Outpatient departments, ensuring services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards and GenesisCare values.

You’ll oversee the day-to-day operational management of both services, lead workforce development and quality improvement initiatives, and champion a culture of continuous learning, collaboration and clinical excellence.

This is an influential leadership position where you’ll help shape the future of our services whilst maintaining an unwavering focus on patient-centred care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the SACT and Outpatient departments
• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary nursing teams, promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture
• Ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of clinical services in line with national standards and best practice
• Oversee workforce planning, rostering, recruitment, induction, appraisal and staff development
• Lead clinical governance, including audits, incident investigations, risk management and quality improvement initiatives
• Drive service innovation, improving patient pathways, operational efficiency and patient experience
• Build strong working relationships with consultants, clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient care
• Oversee clinic utilisation, patient flow and capacity management to maximise service performance
• Support education, competency development and clinical supervision across nursing teams
• Deputise for the Centre Leader when required

What You’ll Have

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Significant post-registration experience within oncology, haematology, SACT and outpatient services (minimum seven years)
• Extensive senior nursing leadership experience, ideally at Matron, Lead Nurse or equivalent level (minimum five years)
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, risk management and quality improvement
• Current UKONS SACT Passport (or willingness to work towards)
• Advanced Life Support qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Post-registration qualification in Oncology and/or Haematology
• Leadership and management qualification, or equivalent senior leadership experience
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with consultants, senior clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care whilst developing and supporting others

Why Choose GenesisCare?

• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy or sell annual leave
• Prioritise your wellbeing with private medical insurance, dental cover, an Employee Assistance Programme and income protection
• Access our world-class radiotherapy free of charge for you and your immediate family, if required
• Secure your future with a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Support your wellbeing through our wellbeing community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace
• Enjoy free parking at most of our centres
• Benefit from a range of retail discounts

Who We Are

GenesisCare UK is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist cancer care, delivering innovative, personalised treatments that improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Across our 14 specialist cancer centres, our multidisciplinary teams provide access to advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, theranostics and clinical trials, alongside personalised wellbeing services through our partnership with Penny Brohn UK and our Exercise Medicine programme.

At GenesisCare, we're passionate about innovation, collaboration and investing in our people. We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional teams, and we're committed to supporting our colleagues to develop and thrive throughout their careers.

Join GenesisCare UK and help shape the future of cancer care.

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