Lead Oncology Charge Nurse – Day Case Unit

NHS Scotland; Scotland Township (SD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Charge Nurse in the Macmillan Day Case Unit based at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee treatment delivery and support a skilled multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient experiences throughout the cancer care pathway.

The role requires active NMC registration, substantial post‑registration acute care experience, and a track record in oncology.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration nursing experience within an acute healthcare setting.
• Relevant experience working within oncology, cancer services or a related speciality.
• Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop others.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical governance and quality improvement principles.
• Effective communication, organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and delivering the highest standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care programmes.
• Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and associated treatments.
• Supervise, support and develop registered and unregistered members of the nursing team.
• Organise and manage your own caseload while contributing to the effective coordination of departmental resources.
• Support workforce management activities including staff development, appraisal processes and resource planning.
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical audit, research activity and the ongoing development of nursing practice.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver person-centred care and positive outcomes.

Skills

NMC registered

Clinical leadership

Oncology experience

Team supervision

Evidence-based care

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) invites applications for a Charge Nurse in the Macmillan Day Case Unit based at Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. You will provide clinical leadership, oversee treatment delivery and support a skilled multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient experiences throughout the cancer care pathway.

The role requires active NMC registration, substantial post‑registration acute care experience, and a track record in oncology.