Oncology Nursing Department Manager

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham seeks an Oncology Nursing Department Manager to oversee and develop cancer services. The role involves leading a dedicated team and driving quality initiatives while ensuring high standards of patient-centered care. Candidates should have oncology leadership experience, strong knowledge of SACT treatments, and a commitment to compassionate care. The organization offers an attractive compensation package with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as Sister, Charge Nurse, or Ward Manager within oncology.
• Proven ability to inspire and develop teams.
• In-depth understanding of NMC Medication Management Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the oncology nursing team.
• Drive quality and governance initiatives for accreditation.
• Oversee cancer services and support clinical trials.

Skills

NMC Registration (RN Adult)

Leadership capability

Knowledge of SACT treatments

Patient-centered care

Job description

Oncology Nursing Department Manager
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

About The Harborne Hospital

The Harborne Hospital is HCA Healthcare UK’s newest state‑of‑the‑art private hospital, located in the heart of Edgbaston, Birmingham. Bringing together leading consultants, advanced medical technologies and purpose‑built facilities, we deliver exceptional care to patients across the West Midlands.
As a modern multi‑specialty centre, we offer rapid access to expert‑led pathways and coordinated care across a wide range of clinical services — including an expanding, innovative cancer service.

Our oncology service provides personalised, seamless support from first symptoms through diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up. With access to specialist teams, modern facilities and cutting‑edge treatment options, patients receive timely, effective and compassionate care tailored to their individual needs.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Oncology Nursing Department Manager to lead and develop our growing cancer services. You will oversee a dedicated team of around 10 nurses, supporting both our day‑case oncology service and our CNS team, covering all malignancies.

This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of significant growth and innovation. The Harborne Hospital is developing a stem cell transplant service and expanding its clinical trials portfolio, and we were the first private centre to administer a bispecific treatment in solid tumours. You will play a central role in shaping these new services, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and supporting the team through change and development.

We are actively working towards JACIE accreditation and seeking MQEM accreditation, and you will be instrumental in driving these quality and governance initiatives. The role will also deputise for the Oncology Matron when required.

At HCA UK, we care about what matters to you. We care that you want to deliver outstanding care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. And we care that your working environment supports your wellbeing. Let us care for you, so you can care for others.

What you’ll bring

• NMC Registration (RN Adult)
• Proven experience as a Sister, Charge Nurse, or Ward Manager within oncology
• Strong leadership capability with a passion for developing and inspiring teams
• In‑depth knowledge of SACT treatments and NMC Medication Management Standards
• A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient‑centred oncology care

Who are HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Ward Manager in our Oncology Ward you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.