Senior Registered Nurse – Oncology (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse for their Oncology department in Canterbury. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, leading assessments, and coordinating patient care. Ideal candidates will have active NMC registration and significant experience in an acute clinical setting. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. Join a motivated team committed to patient-focused care with a competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant clinical setting.
• Ability to lead and support a nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care for complex patients.
• Make timely and appropriate decisions using advanced clinical knowledge.
• Monitor patient medication response and adherence to protocols.

Skills

Leadership skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Independence in role

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC registration

Oncology Nurse specialist with SACT certification

Job description

Senior Registered Nurse – Oncology (Bank)

Senior Registered Nurse - Oncology (Bank)
Chaucer Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £25.00 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Chaucer Hospital in Canterbury 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.

Circle Health Group has an exciting opportunity for aSenior Registered Nurseto join our friendly and motivated team of staff working in the Oncology department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver high-quality nursing care and lead on the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for complex patients.
• Use advanced clinical knowledge to make timely and appropriate decisions, escalating where necessary.
• Administer medication safely and monitor patient response, ensuring adherence to NMC and local protocols.
• Delegate tasks appropriately, ensuring safe and effective workload management across the shift.
• Uphold a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, medicines management, and risk reporting procedures.
• Act as a key contact for patients and their families, offering clinical updates, reassurance, and information to support shared decision-making.
• Liaise effectively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure smooth transitions between services.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC registration.

Oncology Nurse specialist with SACT certification.

• Significant post-registration experience in an acute or relevant clinical setting.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support a nursing team.
• Strong clinical decision‑making, problem‑solving, and time‑management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and patient‑focused approach.
• Confidence in working independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Previous experience in a senior or supervisory nursing role desirable.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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