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The closing date is 16 February 2026

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Job summary

Sister Guilford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £51,000 per annum depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you'll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We'll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. This is nursing as it should be.

Main duties of the job

As the oncology sister you will be; Responsible for ensuring we provide exemplary care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working with the Lead Cancer Nurse to education and support both patients and staff. You will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of staff within the clinical area supporting the hospital management team in providing clinical leadership. Have experience in the administration of SACT supported by a recognized university accredited course Experience across Cancer/Oncology Nursing, providing evidence of the understanding of cancer and its treatment and the effects on patients and family Be an effective communicator with patients and key stakeholders. Comprehensive clinical expertise and knowledge of current professional practice and cancer policy requirements Actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of quality information for patients and carers ensuring this is accessible, informative and that there are mechanisms in place for obtaining and responding to patient / carer feedback To maintain an awareness of up to date professional and clinical practice issues and ensure that national policy is reflected in practice Initiate, plan, lead and facilitate audit and clinical effectiveness projects/ programmes which provide clinical assurance and support the development of services from research and best practice guidance

About us

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the health care regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our facilities include 49 en-suite patient bedrooms, 4 operating theatres, acute dependency and oncology units. We've been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark for cancer care and our Endoscopy service has achieved JAG accreditation. Our site is shared with an NHS Trust hospital, giving us access to their facilities. The working atmosphere is highly professional and stimulating, yet friendly and collaborative like that of a large family unit. The hospital is easily accessible from the A3 or M25 and we are located about 1.5 miles from Guildford town centre.

Details

Date posted

19 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£47,000 to £51,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0094494

Job locations

Stirling Road

Guildford

GU2 7RF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Sister Guilford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £51,000 per annum depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you'll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We'll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. As a Sister / Charge Nurse at our Guilford Hospital , you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With excellent leadership skills, you hold post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Cardiac to Colorectal, Orthopaedic, ENT, Gynae and Urology. As the oncology sister you will be;

  • Responsible for ensuring we provide exemplary care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working with the Lead Cancer Nurse to education and support both patients and staff.
  • You will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of staff within the clinical area supporting the hospital management team in providing clinical leadership.
  • Have experience in the administration of SACT supported by a recognized university accredited course
  • Experience across Cancer/Oncology Nursing, providing evidence of the understanding of cancer and its treatment and the effects on patients and family
  • Be an effective communicator with patients and key stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive clinical expertise and knowledge of current professional practice and cancer policy requirements
  • Actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of quality information for patients and carers ensuring this is accessible, informative and that there are mechanisms in place for obtaining and responding to patient / carer feedback
  • To maintain an awareness of up to date professional and clinical practice issues and ensure that national policy is reflected in practice
  • Initiate, plan, lead and facilitate audit and clinical effectiveness projects/ programmes which provide clinical assurance and support the development of services from research and best practice guidance
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Sister Guilford Hospital | Nursing | Permanent | Full Time | Up to £51,000 per annum depending on skills and experience 37.5 hours per week As the UK's largest Healthcare Charity, we're offering you the chance to help shape the highest standards in patient care. Here, you'll have the time you need to role model good practice and develop your colleagues. We'll value your excellent communication skills and enthusiastic, forward-thinking approach. As a Sister / Charge Nurse at our Guilford Hospital , you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC. With excellent leadership skills, you hold post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Cardiac to Colorectal, Orthopaedic, ENT, Gynae and Urology. As the oncology sister you will be;

  • Responsible for ensuring we provide exemplary care for patients undergoing cancer treatment. Working with the Lead Cancer Nurse to education and support both patients and staff.
  • You will be responsible for the supervision and teaching of staff within the clinical area supporting the hospital management team in providing clinical leadership.
  • Have experience in the administration of SACT supported by a recognized university accredited course
  • Experience across Cancer/Oncology Nursing, providing evidence of the understanding of cancer and its treatment and the effects on patients and family
  • Be an effective communicator with patients and key stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive clinical expertise and knowledge of current professional practice and cancer policy requirements
  • Actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of quality information for patients and carers ensuring this is accessible, informative and that there are mechanisms in place for obtaining and responding to patient / carer feedback
  • To maintain an awareness of up to date professional and clinical practice issues and ensure that national policy is reflected in practice
  • Initiate, plan, lead and facilitate audit and clinical effectiveness projects/ programmes which provide clinical assurance and support the development of services from research and best practice guidance
    • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital provides high-quality healthcare working with leading Consultants to offer a range of services and treatments for preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide array of medical conditions and offer a wide range of complex surgery and services. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Sister / Charge Nurse at our Guilford Hospital , you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • With excellent leadership skills, you hold post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Cardiac to Colorectal, Orthopaedic, ENT, Gynae and Urology.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • As a Sister / Charge Nurse at our Guilford Hospital , you're registered with the appropriate governing body and you have the relevant qualifications and experience, including NMC.

    Experience

    Essential

    • With excellent leadership skills, you hold post-registration experience in care of patients, pre and post operatively, in everything from Cardiac to Colorectal, Orthopaedic, ENT, Gynae and Urology.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Stirling Road

    Guildford

    GU2 7RF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Stirling Road

    Guildford

    GU2 7RF


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    19 January 2026

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £47,000 to £51,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0094494

    Job locations

    Stirling Road

    Guildford

    GU2 7RF


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