Sister/Charge Nurse - Chemotherapy Day Unit
Location: Sarah Cannon Research Institute - Harley Street, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)
 

At Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), you'll step into one of the most advanced and pioneering oncology environments in the UK. Our 12‑bedded clinical trials unit on Harley Street is the only private provider in the country delivering Phase I (first‑in‑human), Phase II and Phase III cancer trials - placing us at the forefront of global cancer innovation. Each month, we welcome 15-20 new patients onto studies, matching the pace and complexity of some of the busiest NHS research centres. This is a rare opportunity to lead within a setting where cutting‑edge science, compassionate care and world‑class research come together every day.

We are looking for an exceptional Sister/Charge Nurse to take operational leadership of our Chemotherapy Day Unit, managing a talented team of seven nurses and healthcare assistants while ensuring the safe, seamless and high‑quality delivery of both licensed and unlicensed SACT treatments. In this role, you will be a visible clinical leader, role‑modelling excellence in chemotherapy administration, advanced communication, and the management of complex oncology patients.

You will work closely with our Clinical Research Nurses to support the full lifecycle of clinical trials - from ensuring protocol‑driven care and accurate data collection, to responding to sponsor queries and helping activate new studies.

Your leadership will shape the patient experience, ensuring every individual receives outstanding medical, physical and emotional support throughout their treatment journey. You will foster a culture of safety, learning and continuous improvement, championing clinical governance and supporting your team to grow, develop and deliver exceptional care.

This is an opportunity to influence the future of cancer treatment while advancing your own career in a highly specialised, innovative and deeply rewarding environment.

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 Will Bring

• Registered General Nurse with valid NMC pin
• Extensive post‑registration experience in oncology/haematology, ideally in an outpatient or day‑unit setting
• UKONS SACT Passport (essential)
• Clinical trials experience or strong understanding of research governance and protocol‑driven practice
• Proven leadership experience within a clinical team

Why HCA UK?

HCA UK is one of the world's leading private healthcare providers, with over 50 years of excellence. We invest heavily in the latest treatments, technology, and facilities, ensuring our teams can deliver the highest standards of care. We offer exceptional opportunities for professional growth, wellbeing support, and career progression across our multisite network.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse at Sarah Cannon Research Institute

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Private pension with increasing employer contributions
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Staff discounts across 800+ retailers
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing, lifestyle, and protection benefits

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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