Senior Staff Nurse – Chemotherapy Day Unit

Senior Staff Nurse – Chemotherapy Day Unit
Location: Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC), 81 Harley Street, London
Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

We are looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit at Leaders in Oncology Care (LOC), based at the prestigious 81 Harley Street. As one of London’s leading specialist cancer centres and rated Outstanding by the CQC, this unit offers a uniquely dynamic and clinically rich environment.

Across LOC sites, we deliver a wide range of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, supportive treatments and venesection. However, 81 Harley Street is the only unit that also supports patients undergoing radiotherapy, thanks to our on‑site radiology department. It is also the only location within our network that performs cross matching and blood transfusions, with other sites referring patients to us when these interventions are required. This creates a broader clinical scope and offers Senior Staff Nurses exposure to more complex and varied oncology care.

The unit is designed to support safe, efficient and personalised treatment delivery, with a total of 13 chemotherapy chairs across the Day Unit, plus 2 ambulatory chairs for minor or supportive treatments. This structure allows nurses to work closely with patients, providing high‑quality care while maintaining manageable caseloads.

Daily responsibilities extend beyond administering chemotherapy. Nurses carry out unscheduled crossmatches, respond to unwell patients, take bloods prior to treatment, and provide essential patient education. Many of our patients have CVADs (Central Venous Access Devices), so confidence in central line care is beneficial — although full training can be provided. Candidates with a completed and consolidated SACT passport are particularly well‑suited, as this reflects strong knowledge of systemic anti‑cancer therapy and the ability to educate patients effectively.

This role is not only clinically rewarding but also a genuine leadership opportunity. As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will guide and support the team on shift, set high standards of practice, and act as a role model for junior colleagues. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate complex treatment pathways in a safe and compassionate environment. In the absence of the Sister/Charge Nurse, you will step up to lead the unit, further developing your autonomy, confidence and management skills.

At HCA UK, we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver exceptional care. We care that you're looking for a career to be proud of. And we care about your wellbeing at work — offering a range of benefits and a supportive environment that lets you thrive.

What You’ll Bring

• Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin
• Significant post‑registration experience within oncology
• Up‑to‑date knowledge and experience in administering SACT

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  at Leaders In Oncology Care 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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