Oncology Matron

Oncology Matron

Location: The Harborne Hospital  

Hours: 37.5hrs pw Mon-Fri   

Salary: competitive dependent on skills & experience, Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)  

We’re looking for an Oncology Matron to join our team at the newly open Harborne Hospital in Birmingham. The Harborne Hospital  opened in January 2024 and is a brand new £100million, purpose built 50 bed, multi-speciality private facility. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, the hospital has a deep clinical infrastructure, equipment and facilities and expert, experienced teams to deliver full clinical pathways across a mix of specialties and sub-specialties at all levels of complexity including Cardiology, Cancer and Complex Surgery. The Harborne Hospital is the 4th NHS partnership within this network, partnering with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust.

As an Oncology Matron you’ll work within your scope of professional practice to prioritise people, preserve safety and promote professionalism and trust in effectively managing a number of wards, departments of teams to provide excellent, safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the 24-hour period.

You will be patient focused and provide nursing leadership and direction for all nursing staff across the services managed and act as a point of contact for advice and expertise on all matters relating to both professional nursing and specific specialty issues. 

Acting as a role model of clinical leadership who inspires, motivates and empowers nurses within the service to deliver their best, you will be responsible for effectively managing the financial resources, ensuring the optimal deployment of the nursing workforce to ensure high-quality patient care is delivered and monitored.  This will require you to contribute to both corporate and hospital initiatives and plans, particularly in respect of changes in patient care delivery and quality.

In collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) you will be involved in the planning and implementation of developments relating to nursing throughout the hospital.

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:

• Registered Nurse
• Evidence of a high level of clinical competence within defined specialties of Oncology
• Chemotherapy / SACT competency trained
• Post registration experience
• Demonstrable success in leading and delivering practice
• Maintain own professional development
• Ability to produce effective ways of working and improve service delivery
• Commitment to improving patient care outcomes
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of relevant hospital policies and procedures, including Health and Safety
• Health and Safety training including moving and handling   

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 an Oncology Matron 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

Diversity and Inclusion

Patients first. Colleagues always. That’s the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues we’re creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. That’s why 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.