Autonomous Community Chemotherapy Nurse — Home Cancer Care

Leaders in Care; Forfar; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Weekday schedule

No nights/weekends

NMC registration

Private medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Induction programme

Clinical development

Governance support

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking an experienced Community Chemotherapy Nurse to cover Dundee and surrounding areas. You will deliver specialist cancer treatments in patients' homes, manage a community caseload, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers a weekday schedule (Mon-Fri), no nights or weekends, and a competitive salary up to £44,500 plus a car option. You will be supported with a structured induction and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration as an Adult Nurse / RGN.
• Recent experience administering chemotherapy with SACT passport.
• Competency in administration of cytotoxic drugs.
• Strong cannulation and venepuncture skills.
• Experience managing vascular access devices.
• Confident clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-care skills.
• Ability to work independently within a community setting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in the community.
• Administering oncology and haematology treatments safely and in line with clinical protocols.
• Completing pre-treatment clinical assessments.
• Reviewing observations and identifying treatment-related concerns.
• Cannulation, venepuncture and vascular access management.
• Monitoring patients during treatment and responding to adverse reactions.
• Maintaining accurate electronic clinical records.
• Educating and supporting patients and their families throughout treatment.
• Liaising with hospitals, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Managing your own community caseload and daily schedule.

Skills

Active NMC registration (Adult Nurse/R

Job description

Leaders in Care is seeking an experienced Community Chemotherapy Nurse to cover Dundee and surrounding areas. You will deliver specialist cancer treatments in patients' homes, manage a community caseload, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role offers a weekday schedule (Mon-Fri), no nights or weekends, and a competitive salary up to £44,500 plus a car option. You will be supported with a structured induction and ongoing professional development.