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Job Title: Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Band 6 Department: Oncology Inpatients Ward Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - on rotation covering days, nights and weekends Contract: Permanent Salary: £49,133 - £60,067 - dependent on experience About Us: The London Clinic provides specialist, consultant led cancer care within a dedicated oncology setting. Our inpatient oncology service supports patients across medical oncology, haematology, systemic anti-cancer therapies and end of life care. Based in the Duchess of Devonshire Wing, our Oncology Inpatients ward delivers highly personalised care in a calm, supportive environment. We work closely with specialist nurses, oncologists, surgeons and allied health professionals to ensure seamless care across diagnosis, treatment and recovery. As an independent charitable hospital, we reinvest in our services, our people and our patients, maintaining the highest standards of clinical care. The role We are recruiting a Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Oncology Inpatients ward. This is a key clinical leadership role, supporting the Ward Manager and routinely acting as Nurse in Charge of shifts. You will deliver high quality oncology nursing care to patients undergoing cancer treatment, including management of acute oncological presentations, administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy, and compassionate end of life care. You will be a visible clinical leader, supporting junior staff, contributing to service development, and working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, patient centred care. This role is ideal for an experienced oncology nurse ready to take the next step into leadership while remaining clinically hands on. Ideal candidate You will be a Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration and experience working in an oncology inpatient setting. You will be confident acting as Nurse in Charge, able to prioritise complex clinical workloads, and comfortable supporting others through leadership and mentorship. Essential
Registered Adult Nurse with NMC registrationMinimum 2 years post registration experience in oncology nursingStrong knowledge of cancer treatments and treatment related toxicitiesExperience of inpatient and end of life careConfident leadership and communication skillsChemotherapy or SACT administration qualificationUKONS AOS triage certification Benefits We offer a range of benefits including flexible working and great career opportunities. Our core benefits are:
Private Medical InsuranceContributory pension scheme (total contribution up to 20%)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysLife assuranceTravel season ticket loanFamily friendly benefitsA range of retail discountsExcellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education. Apply now If you are looking to develop your leadership skills within a specialist oncology setting, we would welcome your application. Please note this advert may close early once sufficient applications have been received. Early application is strongly encouraged. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.
