Senior Staff Nurse – Chemotherapy Day Unit Location: London, Sarah Cannon Research Institute

• Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week Monday
• Friday
  Contract Type: Permanent
  Salary Competitive + Benefits

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Nurse to join the Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a world‑leading clinical trials facility currently rated “Good” by the CQC. SCRI specialises in the development of innovative cancer therapies, including targeted and precision medicines that are shaping the future of oncology care.

At SCRI, you’ll step into one of the most advanced and pioneering oncology research 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, 15–20 new patients join our studies — a pace that mirrors some of the busiest NHS research centres — offering a rare opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge science while delivering exceptional patient care.

As a Senior Staff Nurse in our chemotherapy day unit, you’ll be joining a passionate and expert team of clinicians and researchers working at the forefront of cancer innovation. This is a rare opportunity to transition from frontline chemotherapy care into clinical research, while continuing to provide exceptional, compassionate support to patients. You will deliver outstanding nursing care to patients involved in clinical trials, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in line with research protocols.

You will also be responsible for the delivery of trial drugs and ensuring data integrity in relation to this. You’ll support patients who are participating—or have the potential to participate—in ground-breaking clinical trials, ensuring they are cared for in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. Your role will also involve helping to maintain the highest standards of care and ethical practice by working in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team

Alongside the above responsibilities, this role will give you the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, through delegated responsibilities from the Sister/Charge nurse, shift leading and collaboration with pharmaceutical sponsors.

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:

• Current NMC registration

• SACT Nurse (Chemotherapy Giver)

• Experience in a haematology or oncology setting

• Experience of Clinical Trails is desirable but not essential

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 at Sarah Cannon Research Institute 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 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.