Senior Staff Nurse - Medical Oncology

Job Title: Senior Staff Nurse – Medical Oncology
Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (Full Time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to step into a leadership role at one of the UK’s most advanced private cancer centres? The Harley Street Clinic — rated Outstanding by the CQC — is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Staff Nurse to join our dynamic Medical Oncology team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a 35-bed Macmillan-rated 5/5 oncology unit, spanning two specialist floors. Our multidisciplinary team supports patients with solid tumour diagnoses through a broad range of treatments, including acute oncology, palliative care, radiotherapy, interventional procedures, and radionuclide therapy.

This is more than just a senior nursing position — it’s a chance to truly lead. As a Senior Staff Nurse in our Medical Oncology unit, you will step into a vital leadership role at the heart of one of the UK’s most respected cancer centres. Acting as the deputy to the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the ward, ensuring excellence in clinical care and a seamless patient journey from admission through to discharge.

You will be a role model in every sense — leading by example with your clinical expertise, compassion, and professionalism. Your leadership will directly impact the care our patients receive and the experience of your colleagues on shift. You’ll have the autonomy to make real-time decisions, influence patient care plans, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team that shares your dedication to exceptional oncology care.

Your SACT approval is essential, as you’ll be delivering systemic anti-cancer therapies and guiding others in safe, evidence-based practice. You’ll also be instrumental in supporting and mentoring junior staff, creating a culture of learning and continuous improvement, and ensuring that every team member feels supported in what is both a rewarding and emotionally demanding environment.

This is a role for someone ready to lead from the front — someone who brings confidence, compassion, and clarity to every shift, and who wants to be part of something genuinely meaningful.

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 bring:

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration
• SACT-approved and experienced in administering chemotherapy
• Previous experience within an acute hospital environment
• Strong background in oncology nursing      

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 a Senior Staff Nurse on our Medical Oncology Ward 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 retailer

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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