Chemotherapy Development Nurse (Band 5 - 6 progression)

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Margate is seeking a qualified Chemotherapy Development Nurse to join their nurse-led unit. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment with in-house training, collaboration with healthcare teams, and the ability to lead nursing service for cancer patients. The ideal candidate should be empathetic, possess nursing skills, and be ready to develop professionally. This is a rewarding opportunity for compassionate individuals to make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

In-house training

Fully funded university course

Professional portfolio development

Qualifications

• Important to manage emotional issues with patients during their treatment journey.
• Willingness to support the training of staff members.
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing service across the SACT unit.
• Supervise and support training of qualified and unqualified staff.
• Collaborate with all care groups to develop cancer service management.

Skills

Nursing

Chemotherapy knowledge

Empathy

Job description

A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are currently seeking a highly qualified nurse to join our nurse‑led unit as a Chemotherapy Development Nurse at the Viking Day Unit, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.

If you are looking to work in a fast‑paced, innovative, nurse‑led environment, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Our East Kent Chemotherapy Units offer in‑house training with a mix of Nurse Educators, mentors and online training via Google Classroom, followed by a fully funded, accredited university course when you are ready. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to progress into a chemotherapy sister role (Band 6) and become part of our senior team, helping guide newer nurses.

Posts offer:

• The opportunity to develop and maintain a professional portfolio
• The opportunity to help lead the nursing service across the SACT unit to ensure a unified approach to care and consistent standards of care
• The opportunity to work in the highly specialised area of cancer services
• The ability to manage empathetically emotional issues relating to stages in the patient’s journey
• The opportunity to be part of a team that works collaboratively with all care groups to develop a service for the care and management of patients with cancer
• To gain the confidence to actively support Divisional initiatives and issues. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in which they are competent, without direct supervision, and may be required to supervise and support the training of both qualified and unqualified members of staff—just some of the reasons that make this a ‘great place to work’

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people". Everything we do is guided by our values: "People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference". We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called "We care"—empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We are looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note: If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used in applications, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. Applicants seeking appropriate support for declared disability should still be able to apply.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If you have further queries, please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025.