Oncology Nursing Department Manager
Oncology Nursing Department Manager
Location: Birmingham
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
About The Harborne Hospital
The Harborne Hospital is HCA Healthcare UK’s newest state‑of‑the‑art private hospital, located in the heart of Edgbaston, Birmingham. Bringing together leading consultants, advanced medical technologies and purpose‑built facilities, we deliver exceptional care to patients across the West Midlands.
As a modern multi‑specialty centre, we offer rapid access to expert‑led pathways and coordinated care across a wide range of clinical services — including an expanding, innovative cancer service.
Our oncology service provides personalised, seamless support from first symptoms through diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up. With access to specialist teams, modern facilities and cutting‑edge treatment options, patients receive timely, effective and compassionate care tailored to their individual needs.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Oncology Nursing Department Manager to lead and develop our growing cancer services. You will oversee a dedicated team of around 10 nurses, supporting both our day‑case oncology service and our CNS team, covering all malignancies.
This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of significant growth and innovation. The Harborne Hospital is developing a stem cell transplant service and expanding its clinical trials portfolio, and we were the first private centre to administer a bispecific treatment in solid tumours. You will play a central role in shaping these new services, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and supporting the team through change and development.
We are actively working towards JACIE accreditation and seeking MQEM accreditation, and you will be instrumental in driving these quality and governance initiatives. The role will also deputise for the Oncology Matron when required.
At HCA UK, we care about what matters to you. We care that you want to deliver outstanding care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. And we care that your working environment supports your wellbeing. Let us care for you, so you can care for others.
What you’ll bring
NMC Registration (RN Adult)
Proven experience as a Sister, Charge Nurse, or Ward Manager within oncology
Strong leadership capability with a passion for developing and inspiring teams
In‑depth knowledge of SACT treatments and NMC Medication Management Standards
A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient‑centred oncology care
Who are 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 offer the chance to broaden your clinical knowledge and thanks to our exceptional clinician to patient ratios, a healthy work environment that gives you more time to do what you do best: care.
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 Ward Manager in our 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 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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