Senior Staff Nurse – Oncology

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join their oncology team in London. Ideal candidates will have oncology nursing experience and be SACT-approved. This role provides clear career progression paths and access to advanced treatments, ensuring high standards in patient care. Additional benefits include private healthcare insurance, a comprehensive pension plan, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience in oncology nursing.
• Experience independently administering chemotherapy for at least 6 months.
• Strong knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments and side effects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized treatment planning and assessments.
• Provide high standards of specialist oncology care.
• Access to cutting-edge cancer treatments.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

SACT administration

Knowledge of chemotherapy

Education

Current NMC Nurse registration

Job description

Role: Senior Staff Nurse– Oncology

Location, The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood, London

Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Fantastic Benefits

We are seeking a Senior Staff Nurse to join our expert Cancer Nursing Team at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. While this role is typically suited to Band 6 nurses, we warmly welcome applications from established Band 5 Staff Nurses with a minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience in haematology or oncology nursing. Applicants must also be SACT-approved and have at least 1 year of experience independently administering chemotherapy.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses looking to advance their career in a dynamic, nurse-led environment. Our hospital is rated “Good” by the CQC and proudly holds the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark Award, reflecting our commitment to exceptional cancer care. The purpose-built Medical Oncology Unit includes 17 oncology beds and 2 neuroendocrine suites, delivering bespoke, patient-centred care.

You’ll be part of a skilled and supportive team delivering high standards of specialist oncology care. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4, you’ll have the autonomy to provide truly individualised treatment planning and assessments.

This role places you at the forefront of modern cancer care, offering access to cutting-edge treatments often not available on the NHS. You’ll benefit from clear career progression pathways into leadership roles such as Sister or Matron, alongside fully funded education and development opportunities.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you’ll bring:

• Current NMC Nurse registration
• Ideally a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse, OR
• A Band 5 Nursewith:
  • Minimum3 years’ post-registration oncology nursing experience
  • Experience as anapproved chemotherapy giver (SACT)
  • At least 6 months of independently consolidated chemotherapy administration
• Strong knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, etc.) and their side effects

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.

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 Senior Staff Nurse, 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.