Agency Chemotherapy Nurse

Leaders In Care Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed full-time hours

Mileage expenses paid

No weekends or bank holidays

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Leaders In Care Ltd is seeking an experienced Agency Chemotherapy Nurse in Northamptonshire. This community-based role offers between £40 and £45 per hour with guaranteed full-time hours. You'll provide specialist cancer care to patients in their homes, focusing on high-quality service delivery.

Key responsibilities include chemotherapy administration, clinical documentation, and patient education. Required qualifications include active NMC registration and relevant oncology experience. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with minimal patient visits and no weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration as an RGN required.
• Previous Oncology, Haematology or Chemotherapy experience is essential.
• Competency in Cannulation and Venepuncture is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality oncology care within the community.
• Perform venepuncture and blood collection.
• Administer IV and oral chemotherapy.

Skills

Oncology Experience

Chemotherapy administration

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Active NMC registration as an RGN

SACT Passport or equivalent qualification

Job description

Agency Chemotherapy Nurse

Northamptonshire | Community-Based Role

£40 - £45 per hour | Guaranteed 37.5 Hours | Immediate Start Available | 3-6 Month Agency Contract

Are you an experienced Oncology Nurse or Chemotherapy Nurse looking for a well-paid agency opportunity with guaranteed hours and an excellent work-life balance?

We are recruiting for an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse to provide specialist cancer care to patients within their own homes across Northamptonshire. This ongoing agency contract offers guaranteed full-time hours, excellent rates of pay and a manageable workload.

Package & Benefits

• £40 - £45 per hour depending on experience
• Guaranteed 37.5 hours per week
• Immediate start available
• 3-6 month agency contract with strong likelihood of extension
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• No weekends or bank holidays
• Mileage expenses paid
• Typically only 1-3 patient visits per day
• Paid for a full 7.5-hour day regardless of visit numbers
• Excellent work-life balance
• Long-term contract stability

The Role

As an Agency Chemotherapy Nurse, you will deliver high-quality oncology care within the community, including:

• Venepuncture and blood collection
• Toxicity assessments
• IV and oral chemotherapy administration
• Pump disconnections
• Central line and PICC line care
• IM and SC injections
• Patient education and support
• Clinical documentation
• Liaison with oncology teams and multidisciplinary professionals

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Active NMC registration as an RGN
• Previous Oncology, Haematology or Chemotherapy experience
• Competency in Cannulation and Venepuncture
• SACT Passport or equivalent chemotherapy qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently within the community

About the Provider

This specialist healthcare provider delivers cancer care services across the UK, enabling patients to receive treatment safely and effectively within their own homes.

Known for clinical excellence and patient‑centred care, the organisation offers strong clinical support, realistic caseloads and a rewarding community‑based working environment.

Why Apply?

This Agency Chemotherapy Nurse role offers something increasingly difficult to find within healthcare - guaranteed full-time hours, excellent rates of pay and a genuine work-life balance.

With only 1-3 patient visits per day, no weekends, no bank holidays and mileage paid, you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care while enjoying the stability of an ongoing contract.