Clinical Services Manager – Oncology

Position Overview

Job Title: Clinical Services Manager – Oncology
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Harrow
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, flexible shift pattern)
Salary: Competitive (commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications)

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting exceptional oncology and clinical nursing leaders with premier independent healthcare providers. We are proud to partner with Circle Health Group—Britain’s leading independent healthcare provider—to recruit a visionary Clinical Services Manager to help build and lead a brand-new Oncology Centre from the ground up at The Clementine Churchill Hospital in Harrow. This is a rare, high-impact leadership opportunity to shape expanding cancer services across Northwest London.

Key Responsibilities

Spearhead the operational launch and ongoing management of the new Oncology Centre, establishing a specialist nursing workforce and ensuring robust clinical governance.
Lead the nursing team to deliver evidence-based, compassionate cancer care tailored to individual patient needs.
Maintain a visible clinical presence as a role model by working at least one clinical shift per week and providing expert guidance to staff.
Oversee day-to-day clinical operations to guarantee safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix, and efficient patient flow.
Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., CQC, HIS, HIW), professional standards (NMC), and Circle Health Group policies.
Monitor and manage departmental budgets, ensuring the cost-effective use of resources and the achievement of financial targets.
Provide direct line management to nursing teams, encompassing performance management, recruitment, absence management, and regular appraisals.
Foster strong, collaborative relationships with consultants, RMOs, patients, and families, acting as a key escalation point for clinical queries and concerns.

Candidate Requirements

Registration: Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid, active NMC registration.
Specialist Qualifications: Level 6/7 qualification in Haematology/Oncology, alongside a Level 6/7 qualification in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
Experience: Proven leadership background in a senior nursing or clinical management role specifically within Haematology/Oncology services.
Knowledge & Skills: Deep understanding of clinical governance, patient safety frameworks, financial planning, budget management, and resource optimization. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage performance, and coordinate dynamic clinical services.
Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and service-transformation skills.

Salary & Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Salary: Attractive starting salary package.
Bonus Scheme: Management Bonus Scheme included.
Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 30 days with service.
Healthcare & Pension: Private Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre-existing medical conditions.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay, plus family and friends hospital discounts.
Wellbeing & Security: Non-contributory life insurance, staff wellbeing resources, and an engagement hub packed with exclusive rewards and discounts.
Professional Growth: Industry-leading training, continuous professional development, and career advancement programs.