Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse – Acute Oncology Services: Sponsorship Available

The London Clinic

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced oncology nurse to join our Oncology Outpatients team as a Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse.

Combining specialist clinical care with day-to-day leadership, you will support patients with a range of oncology and haemato oncology diagnoses, helping them feel informed, reassured and cared for throughout their treatment. You will also guide junior colleagues, coordinate shifts and help shape a safe, responsive outpatient service.

Main duties of the job

You will care for patients with a range of oncology and haemato oncology diagnoses, providing systemic anticancer therapies (SACT) and supportive treatments. From assessing patients before treatment to helping them manage symptoms and side effects, you will offer clear advice, listen to their concerns and support their individual needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A nursing degree, or evidence that you are working towards one.
  • At least two years of post-registration experience in an acute oncology or haemato oncology setting.
  • A UK accredited chemotherapy module and evidence of clinical competence.
  • A SACT and IV Passport, with experience administering systemic anticancer therapies.

Experience

Essential

  • Competence in phlebotomy, cannulation and the use of central venous access devices
  • Experience taking charge of shifts and supporting the education of students or junior colleagues.
  • Sound knowledge of cancer treatments, clinical governance and risk management, alongside evidence of continued professional development.
  • Experience in ambulatory care, acute oncology triage or preceptorship programmes would be an advantage.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 1 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit www.aplitrak.com.