Senior Staff Nurse – Haematology Chemo Unit

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Nurse for their Haematology Chemo Unit in London. This role offers a unique leadership opportunity to guide nursing teams and deliver high-standard patient care. Candidates must be registered nurses with experience in haematology and leadership abilities. Benefits include competitive salary, private healthcare, and a commitment to professional growth. Join a forward-thinking healthcare team making a significant impact in cancer care.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contributions

Season Ticket Loan

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with a valid NMC pin required.
• Significant post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting is essential.
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in the administration of SACT are mandatory.
• Experience in managing and leading a clinical team is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Guide and inspire the nursing team on shift.
• Oversee assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of complex care pathways.
• Step up to lead the unit in the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse.

Skills

Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin

Significant post registration experience in haematology or oncology

Up-to-date SACT knowledge and experience

Experience managing and leading a clinical team

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse – Haematology Chemo Unit

Location: London, HCA at UCH

Full time, 37.5hrs per week Monday – Friday – Shift times: 8am to 6pm

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive and Excellent benefits

We are seeking a dynamic and committed Senior Staff Nurse with a background in Haematology to join our Chemo Day Unit at HCA at University College Hospital. Rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, this is one of our flagship specialist cancer centres, dedicated to delivering pioneering treatments and compassionate care. You’ll be part of a facility leading the way in cancer innovation, offering patients access to advanced therapies such as our JACIE accredited bone marrow/stem cell transplant service and our cutting‑edge CAR T‑cell therapy programme.

This is more than a clinical role – it’s a leadership opportunity. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a vital role in guiding and inspiring the nursing team on shift, setting high standards and leading by example. Working closely with experienced nurses and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll oversee the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of complex care pathways within a safe and supportive environment. In the absence of the Sister or Charge Nurse, you will have the chance to step up and lead the unit, further developing your confidence, autonomy, and management skills.

We are committed to helping our senior nurses grow both professionally and personally. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to enrol in leadership and clinical development programmes tailored to support your career progression. Whether you're looking to refine your clinical expertise or take the next step toward advanced leadership, you’ll have access to structured pathways that will help you achieve your goals while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

If you're an experienced Haematology nurse ready to take the lead in a highly respected, forward‑thinking unit, we would love to hear from you. Join us, and be part of a team that’s changing the future of cancer care.

What you’ll bring

• Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin
• Significant post registration experience within haematology or oncology setting
• Up‑to‑date knowledge and experience in the administration of the SACT
• Experience managing and leading a clinical team

Why 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 can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

• 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.

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