At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.
Are you ready to take on an exciting leadership role as Head of Nursing across our state-of-the-art cancer care centres throughout the UK? Join GenesisCare UK and be part of a team that’s making a difference in the lives of cancer patients nationwide.
The Role:
As Head of Nursing, you will lead, direct, and support nursing services across our UK network. You will be instrumental in ensuring clinical and operational excellence, maintaining the highest standards of patient care, and fostering a culture of quality and safety across our nursing teams. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and support workforce planning, service development, and strategic growth initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact and further your career.
What You'll Do:
- Provide strategic leadership and professional oversight of nursing services, aligning with organisational goals, clinical excellence, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain high standards of patient care through data-driven performance management, quality assurance, and adherence to nursing best practice.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, and professional development for nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and compassionate care.
- Promote safety, regulatory compliance, standardisation, and ongoing training while championing innovation, research, and best practice adoption within the team.
What You'll Have:
Experience and skills:
- Proven leadership experience in an oncology senior nursing role within healthcare, including operational and clinical management.
- Strong knowledge of nursing regulations, professional standards, and evidence-based care.
- Significant experience in leading and managing organisational change within healthcare, with a proven ability to engage stakeholders, promote innovation, and implement sustainable improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to drive clinical and operational excellence through change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and positive outcomes.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.
- Experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and professional development.
- Strong understanding of healthcare service delivery, patient safety protocols, and quality improvement processes.
Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.
- Previous experience leading a team in the SACT environment
- Relevant undergraduate degree in nursing or healthcare management (or equivalent).
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Comprehensive understanding of best practices in nursing and patient care delivery.
Other requirements for this role:
- Prepared to travel across the UK as needed.
- Deputise for the Director of Clinical Services when required.
- Carry out additional duties commensurate with the level of the job role
Why Choose GenesisCare:
Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:
- Shape your work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
- Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
- Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
- Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
- Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
- Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.
Who We Are:
GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.
We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.
We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.
Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care
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GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
