Senior Staff Nurse - Oncology/Haematology

Location: The Wellington Hospital, St John's Wood, London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive dependent on experience plus excellent benefits

Every cancer journey is different. Behind every treatment, every conversation and every moment of reassurance is a nurse whose expertise, compassion and dedication help patients and their families navigate some of the most challenging times in their lives.

At The Wellington Hospital, you'll join a highly skilled Oncology/Haematology team delivering exceptional care to patients receiving complex cancer treatments. Caring for patients across a broad range of oncology specialities, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise, support the growth of junior colleagues and play a key role in delivering outstanding patient experiences within one of London's most established private hospitals.

Whether you're an experienced Senior Staff Nurse looking for your next challenge, or a driven Band 5 Oncology Nurse ready to progress your career, this role offers the opportunity to build your leadership skills, expand your specialist knowledge and grow within HCA UK's wider Cancer Services network.

At HCA Healthcare 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.

The Oncology/Haematology service at The Wellington Hospital cares for patients with a diverse range of cancer diagnoses, including breast, pancreatic, prostate and specialist neuroendocrine cancers. You'll join a committed and experienced team that values collaboration, recognition and continuous learning, creating an environment where nurses are supported to develop and thrive. The service benefits from strong clinical leadership, access to innovative treatments and a culture that places patient-centred care at the heart of everything it does.

What you'll do

• Deliver expert nursing care to patients undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other cancer treatments.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate personalised care for oncology and haematology patients.
• Act as a clinical role model, supporting and guiding colleagues while contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to coordinate seamless patient care.
• Support quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and experience.

What we're looking for

• NMC Registered Nurse.
• Post-registration experience within oncology, haematology or cancer services.
• SACT trained and competent in the administration of chemotherapy.
• Evidence of leadership experience, such as supporting junior colleagues, mentoring, link nurse responsibilities or leading on service improvements.
• Strong clinical knowledge of systemic anti-cancer therapies and their associated side effects.

Why join The Wellington Hospital?

The Wellington Hospital is one of the UK's largest independent hospitals and forms part of HCA UK's internationally recognised healthcare network. You'll have the opportunity to care for patients with complex oncology and haematology conditions while working alongside experienced cancer specialists, expert nursing colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.

What we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Option to buy or sell annual leave.
• Private healthcare insurance.
• Enhanced pension contribution.
• Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities.
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Group Life Assurance from day one.
• Critical illness cover.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Flexible health and wellbeing benefits.
• Discounts with over 800 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. 

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