Ward Manager - Oncology
HCA Healthcare UK
London, NW8 9LEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 November 2026
26 days leftJob description
Are you an experienced oncology nursing leader looking to make a lasting impact on patient care, service development, and team performance? At The Wel...
As Oncology Ward Manager, you will provide visible and effective leadership to a specialist oncology ward, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical excellence. You will lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a positive culture of collaboration, engagement, and continuous professional development.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the ward, including workforce planning, rostering, budget management, resource utilisation, and performance monitoring to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and patient-centred care. Working closely with consultants, senior leaders, and multidisciplinary teams, you will drive quality improvement initiatives, support service development, and implement evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes and experience.
The role also requires maintaining a strong clinical presence, providing expert support and guidance to colleagues while ensuring compliance with regulatory, governance, and quality standards. You will play a key role in managing patient flow, supporting complex oncology pathways, and ensuring patients and their families receive compassionate, personalised care throughout their treatment journey.
As a senior leader within the hospital, you will contribute to strategic objectives, champion innovation, and help shape the future development of oncology services at The Wellington Hospital.
- Provide visible and effective clinical leadership across the ward and act as an expert resource for nursing practice.
- Ensure high standards of patient care are developed, implemented, monitored, and maintained.
- Lead by example and promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
- Support and guide the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and experiences.
- Maintain a clinical presence within the ward, supporting patients, families, and staff.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture.
- Conduct annual performance appraisals and provide regular feedback and coaching to colleagues.
- Develop and implement performance and development plans where required.
- Promote staff wellbeing, engagement, retention, and professional development.
- Lead recruitment activities and workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
- Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the ward.
- Manage workforce resources, rostering, patient flow, and service delivery.
- Monitor performance against key quality, operational, and financial targets.
- Manage allocated budgets and resources in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and organisational standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
- Lead audits, quality assurance activities, and service development projects.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and implement best practice across the service.
- Champion person-centred care and ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times.
- Promote a culture focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and stakeholders to continuously improve services.
HCA Healthcare UK is one of the country's leading independent healthcare providers, delivering exceptional patient care through a network of internationally renowned hospitals, outpatient centres, diagnostic facilities, and specialist services. With a commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes, we invest heavily in our people, technology, and facilities to ensure patients receive world-class care.
The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, is one of London's largest private hospitals and a recognised centre of excellence for complex care. The hospital is home to leading consultants and specialist multidisciplinary teams, providing a broad range of medical and surgical services supported by advanced facilities and cutting-edge treatments.
Our Oncology Service delivers specialist care across a wide range of cancer pathways, offering access to innovative therapies and personalised treatment plans. As part of the team, you will work alongside highly skilled nurses, consultants, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and support colleagues who are passionate about delivering outstanding patient experiences and continually advancing cancer care. Together, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment where colleagues are empowered to develop professionally, contribute new ideas, and make a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (NMC Registered).
- Significant post-registration experience within oncology nursing.
- Previous experience in a senior nursing leadership role, such as Ward Manager, Deputy Ward Manager, Matron, or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience of managing teams, budgets, and operational performance.
- Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and quality improvement.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead change, influence practice, and drive service development.
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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