Sister/Charge Nurse - Haematology/Oncology
Sister/Charge Nurse – Haematology & Oncology
Location: Private Care at Guy’s, London Bridge
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits included
We are looking for an exceptional Sister/Charge Nurse with a strong background in haematology or oncology to join our renowned Cancer Nursing Team at Private Care at Guy’s.
Here, specialist nursing meets world‑leading innovation. As one of the UK’s most advanced private cancer centres, Private Care at Guy’s brings together state‑of‑the‑art facilities, internationally recognised consultants and a nursing team known for clinical excellence and compassion. Our centre includes dedicated chemotherapy and radiotherapy services, modern theatres, oncology and surgical wards, and a four‑bed intensive care unit supporting complex patient pathways.
What truly sets us apart is our commitment to pioneering treatment. Our cancer centre is at the forefront of clinical innovation, offering bispecific cancer therapies, and Tumour‑Infiltrating Lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, one of the most personalised and sophisticated immunotherapies available today. We also deliver robotic‑assisted cancer surgery and operate a JACIE‑accredited stem cell transplant unit, providing advanced treatments for blood cancers. This is a rare opportunity to lead within a service delivering some of the most advanced cancer care in the private sector.
As a Sister/Charge Nurse, you will take on a pivotal leadership role within the unit, acting as a visible and supportive clinical lead throughout every shift. You will ensure safe and effective staffing through proactive workforce planning, while serving as a trusted source of advice and guidance for the wider multidisciplinary team. You will oversee patient flow, support complex discharges and respond confidently to rapidly changing clinical and operational needs.
Your influence will extend beyond the day-to-day. You will play an active role in service development, championing quality improvement initiatives and participating in audit activity to enhance both patient experience and staff wellbeing. You will also oversee incident management, ensuring thorough investigations and the sharing of meaningful learning across the team. Leadership of people is central to this role.
You will support and guide your nursing team through performance reviews, professional development planning and the setting of clear, achievable objectives. Through your leadership, you will help cultivate a positive, high‑performing environment where excellent clinical practice and continuous improvement are embedded in everything we do.
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
Current NMC nursing registration
SACT (Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy) competency / certification and experience as a chemotherapy‑administering nurse
Post‑registration experience in a haematology or oncology setting
Clinical skills in venepuncture, cannulation and intravenous drug administration
Experience leading a team, providing guidance, support and clinical leadership during shifts
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 Sister/Charge Nurse on our Oncology/Haematology 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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