Role: Senior Staff Nurse – Medical Oncology
Location: The Wellington Hospital, St John’s Wood, London
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Fantastic Benefits
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Nurse with a strong background in oncology nursing to join our specialist Medical Oncology Ward at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. This role is ideal for an experienced oncology nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional cancer care in a supportive, patient‑focused environment.
Our purpose‑built Medical Oncology Unit includes 17 oncology beds and 2 neuroendocrine suites, offering bespoke, high‑quality care for patients undergoing systemic anti‑cancer treatments. The Wellington Hospital is rated “Good” by the CQC and proudly holds the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark Award, reflecting our commitment to excellence in cancer services.
As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, evidence‑based oncology care. With a 1:4 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, you’ll have the time and autonomy to provide comprehensive assessments, personalised treatment planning, and compassionate support throughout the patient journey.
You’ll work with advanced systemic anti‑cancer therapies — including treatments not routinely available on the NHS — and benefit from clear development pathways into leadership roles such as Sister or Matron, supported by fully funded education and training.
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
1. Current NMC Nurse Registration
2. Essential: A strong background in oncology nursing
3. SACT‑approved, with experience administering systemic anti‑cancer treatments
4. Confidence in managing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy side effects, and complex oncology care needs
5. Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills
6. A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient‑centred care
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, you’ll be eligible for:
7. 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
8. Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
9. Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
10. Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
11. Group Life Assurance from day one
12. Critical illness cover
13. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
14. Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
15. Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
16. 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:
17. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
18. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
19. Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
20. 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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