Senior Staff Nurse - Medical Oncology Unit Location, The Wellington Hospital, St Johns Wood, London Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Fantastic Benefits We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Staff Nurse to join our Cancer Nursing Team at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. Our hospital is currently rated "Good" by the CQC and proudly holds the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark Award. We are dedicated to delivering bespoke, patient-centred care within a purpose-built unit comprising 17 Medical Oncology beds and 2 Neuroendocrine suites. I n this role, you'll be working alongside a skilled, supportive nursing team to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high standards of specialist oncology care. You will play a vital role as an advocate for your patients, ensuring their physical, medical, and emotional needs are met through compassionate and effective communication with both them and their families. You'll benefit from greater autonomy in your daily work, as our clinical environment is highly nurse-led. This gives you more control in patient assessments and treatment decisions while knowing you are supported by a collaborative team. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:4, allowing you to provide truly focused and individualised care, depending on patient acuity. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of cancer care, delivering advanced and often pioneering treatments not yet available on the NHS. It's also a chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment with clear pathways to progress into leadership roles such as Sister or Matron. We support your development through regular sessions led by external experts and access to fully funded education. 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: A current NMC Nurse registration Experience in Chemotherapy administration (SACT) Post registration experience within oncology setting Wide and evidence-based knowledge of systemic anti-cancer treatments e.g. chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy etc and the known and lesser-known side effects of these 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: 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 HC