Ward Manager - Oncology

HCA Healthcare UK; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare cover

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Flexible health and wellbeing

Job summary

The Wellington Hospital in London is seeking an experienced Oncology Ward Manager to lead a 28-bed oncology ward and a team of 25. The role combines clinical leadership with operational management, budget oversight and staff development, ensuring high-quality patient care across GI, breast and neuroendocrine pathways.

You will remain clinically connected, spending one to two shifts weekly, and contribute to service development, governance and continuous improvement within a leading private

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration.
• Significant oncology nursing experience with ward leadership or management.
• SACT competency and knowledge of contemporary oncology practice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop colleagues.
• Experience in clinical governance, audit and operational management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary ward team to foster high performance.
• Maintain outstanding clinical quality, safety and patient experience.
• Manage workforce planning, rostering, budgets and service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice.
• Act as a visible clinical leader supporting patients, families and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Team development

Change management

Budget oversight

Job description

Ward Manager - Oncology

The Wellington Hospital | London

Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Leading an oncology ward isn't just about operational oversight. It's about creating an environment where colleagues thrive, innovation is embraced, and patients receive exceptional care during some of the most important moments of their lives.

At The Wellington Hospital, we're looking for an experienced Oncology Ward Manager to lead a highly skilled team within one of London's most established private hospitals. This is an opportunity to shape services, influence patient outcomes and develop a talented nursing workforce, while remaining connected to clinical practice and some of the most advanced cancer treatments available today.

Our Oncology Ward cares for a diverse and complex patient population across gastrointestinal, breast, and neuroendocrine cancer pathways. The ward delivers specialist treatments including Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT), PSMA therapy, Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT), immunotherapy, chemotherapy, IVIG, and other pioneering oncology therapies.

The service also provides Palliative Care and End of Life (EOL) care, ensuring patients and their families receive compassionate, holistic, and person-centred support throughout their treatment journey. Working alongside expert multidisciplinary teams, the ward is committed to continually advancing cancer care and improving patient outcomes.

As Ward Manager, you'll lead a 28-bedded unit supporting patients across gastrointestinal, breast and neuroendocrine pathways, working alongside expert multidisciplinary teams who are committed to continually advancing cancer care.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you'll have the autonomy to influence both the patient experience and the future direction of the ward.

You'll be responsible for leading and developing a team of 25 colleagues, driving clinical excellence, maintaining operational performance, managing budgets and resources, and fostering a culture where people feel supported, recognised and empowered to grow.

You'll also continue to maintain a clinical presence, spending one to two shifts per week in practice to remain connected to patient care and your team.

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 do

• Lead, inspire and develop a multidisciplinary ward team, creating an engaged and high-performing culture
• Maintain outstanding standards of clinical quality, safety and patient experience across the ward
• Manage workforce planning, rostering, budget performance and service delivery
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, innovation and evidence-based practice
• Act as a visible clinical leader, supporting patients, families and colleagues while collaborating with hospital-wide teams and stakeholders

What you'll bring

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Significant oncology nursing experience with previous ward leadership or management experience
• SACT competency and strong knowledge of contemporary oncology practice
• A proven ability to lead teams, develop colleagues and successfully manage change
• Experience of clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and operational management

Why join us?

At HCA Healthcare UK, you'll join a network that's committed to investing in both healthcare and the people who deliver it. We've invested more than £500 million in our hospitals, technology, facilities and treatments, ensuring our teams have access to the resources they need to provide exceptional care.

As part of our wider hospital leadership community, you'll benefit from genuine opportunities to progress your career, whether that's through further leadership development, specialist education, cross-site collaboration or future senior management opportunities across our organisation.

We believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional colleague experiences, which is why growth, recognition, compassion and community sit at the heart of everything we do.

In return, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days holiday each year, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Private healthcare cover
• Private pension contribution
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance from day one
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Flexible health and wellbeing b