Unit manager, Chartwell Day and Haematology Day Units

The Methodist Church in Britain; Badger's Mount; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Unit Manager to lead the Chartwell Chemotherapy and Haematology Day Units across PRUH and South Sites. The role focuses on safe cancer treatment delivery, staffing, patient flow and service performance, combining management with clinical shifts in collaboration with oncology, pharmacy and site teams.

Significant post-registration oncology/haematology experience and a recognised SACT qualification are required.

Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent level of experience or qualification.
• Post-registration qualification in oncology, haematology or cancer care.
• Recognised SACT training or accredited SACT course.
• Mentorship or assessor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership and expert resource for staff and MDT.
• Ensure safe delivery of SACT and supportive treatments per policy and standards.
• Lead haematology supportive care including blood product support and line care.
• Lead management of SACT toxicities and emergencies.
• Oversee day-to-day running of both units, patient flow and capacity.
• Lead, coach and manage nursing, healthcare and admin teams.
• Ensure staff competency and ongoing clinical development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff management

Quality improvement

Auditing

Risk management

Education

First degree or equivalent

Post-registration qualification in oncology/haematology

Recognised SACT training or accredited SACT course

Mentorship/assessor qualification

Job description

This Unit Manager post leads the Chartwell Chemotherapy and Haematology Day Units at King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, across the PRUH and South Sites. The job centres on the safe delivery of anticancer treatment, blood products and haematology therapies, alongside running day-to-day staffing, patient flow and service performance. The role mixes management with clinical shifts and close working with oncology, pharmacy and site teams. Fit depends on significant post-registration oncology or haematology experience and a recognised SACT qualification.

What the job involves

• Provide visible clinical leadership and act as an expert resource for staff, patients and the multidisciplinary team across both units
• Ensure safe delivery of SACT and supportive treatments in line with Trust policy, UKONS guidance and national standards
• Lead haematology supportive care, including blood product support, line care and management of treatment-related complications
• Lead and support management of SACT toxicities, hypersensitivity reactions, sepsis, transfusion reactions and emergencies
• Lead the day-to-day running of both units, including patient flow, chair utilisation and treatment capacity
• Lead, coach and manage the performance of nursing, healthcare support and administrative teams
• Ensure staff are trained, supervised and assessed as competent, and maintain own clinical competence
• Lead audit, quality improvement and patient experience initiatives, and monitor activity and performance data
• Support Trust risk management, including incident reporting and sharing learning
• Manage delegated budgetary responsibilities in line with Trust and Care Group financial governance
• Manage team absence, sickness, e‑rostering and vacancies in line with Trust policy
• Meet safeguarding and infection control responsibilities, including mandatory training and reporting concerns

What's required

Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent level of experience or qualification
• Post‑registration qualification in oncology, haematology, cancer care or relevant specialty
• Recognised SACT training or accredited SACT course
• Mentorship, assessor, supervisor or practice assessor qualification

Experience

• Significant post‑registration experience in oncology or haematology and SACT services
• Evidence of ongoing SACT competence

Nice to have

• Master's level study or willingness to work towards this
• Leadership or management qualification