Senior Staff Nurse - Oncology Triage

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Oncology Senior Staff Nurse to join their nurse-led telephone triage team. This role involves providing critical nursing advice and support to patients, utilizing advanced nursing assessments and employing effective communication throughout the care process. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Hematology, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to patient care excellence. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discount

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse.
• Post registration experience within Haematology setting.
• Significant experience of administering SACT and managing acute toxicities.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing advice and care in a telephone triage team.
• Assess patients and provide support during treatments.
• Identify potential emergencies and manage patient interventions.

Skills

NMC registered Nurse

Post registration experience within Haematology setting

Significant experience of administering SACT

Clinical assessment skills

Evidence-based knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments

Experience of using EPIC Electronic Health Record

UKONS Acute Oncology Passport

Experience in using the UKONS telephone triage tool

Job description

City of Westminster, London, Greater London, England

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 20 Sep 2025

Closes 20 Oct 2025

Job Description

Senior Staff Nurse - Oncology Triage

Location: London, Leaders in Oncology Care

Full Time 37.5hrs (12.5-hour shift pattern including nights and weekends)

Permanent

Salary: Competitive dependent on skills & experience plus shift allowance

We\'re looking for an experienced Oncology Senior Staff Nurse to join our nurse led telephone triage team at Leaders in Oncology Care. Currently we are rated "Outstanding" by the CQC and are the proud recipient of the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for our commitment to patient wellbeing and privacy. Our telephone triage team provides 24/7 access to nursing advice and care and are a vital part of the holistic service we offer, ensuring patients receive the best possible treatment - whenever they need it.

As an Oncology Triage Nurse, you\'ll be part of a small team providing advice and care using the UKONS Telephone Triage Toolkit. We currently provide triage support across the HCA UK hospital network day-to-day answering calls, assessing patients and providing advice over the phone whilst also providing care for existing patients on the outpatient chemotherapy unit.

You\'ll use your in-depth knowledge and expertise to identify potential emergencies and work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team to effectively manage patients during their treatment, including caring for patients who need an intervention following a triage call. It\'s a varied role, you\'ll never know what each call will bring, but you can leave each day knowing you\'re part of a team dedicated to supporting people through one of the most difficult periods in their lives.

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 need

• NMC registered Nurse
• Post registration experience within Haematology setting
• Significant experience of administering SACT and managing the acute toxicities related to this
• Clinical assessment skills
• Wide and evidence-based knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy, Bispecific Antibodies
• Experience of using EPIC Electronic Health Record
• UKONS Acute Oncology Passport
• Experience in using the UKONS telephone triage tool

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 an Oncology Triage Nurse at LOC 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

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