Chemotherapy Nurse

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Chemotherapy Nurse to join their oncology team. This role involves delivering expert, patient-centred nursing care for cancer patients, administering chemotherapy, and supporting junior staff. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in chemotherapy administration and be committed to maintaining high standards of nursing practice. This position offers opportunities for career development and recognition.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Onsite leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Experience in administering chemotherapy and intravenous treatments.
• Ability to manage complex clinical situations and support junior staff.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert patient-centred care as a named nurse.
• Safely administer chemotherapy and intravenous treatments.
• Deputise for the Ward Manager when required.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Clinical leadership

Patient communication

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Nursing and Midwifery Council registration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse (Band 6) to join our dedicated oncology team. In this pivotal role, you will deliver expert, patient‑centred care as a named nurse for a defined group of patients, ensuring the highest standards of practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and Trust guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist care and clinical leadership within the ward or department.
• Safely administer chemotherapy and intravenous treatments in accordance with Trust protocols.
• Support the Ward Manager by deputising when required and managing complex clinical situations.
• Maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge and act as a role model for best practice.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives, including audits and risk management.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience.
• Work collaboratively with the senior nurse team to promote high standards of specialist nursing care and support.
• Deputise for the line manager within the speciality, managing complex situations and taking appropriate action in a variety of settings.
• Ensure effective ward/department management.
• Support the senior nurse team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area and uphold high standards of care.
• Act as a professional role model.
• Demonstrate flexibility in approach, providing both direct and indirect clinical care, and contributing to teaching and research activities.
• Maintain expert oncology nursing practice.
• Keep up to date with developments in the speciality, complete mandatory and annual training, and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to deliver safe, effective care.
• Support the Ward Manager – Assist in the safe, efficient management of the ward and deputise in their absence to ensure continuity of leadership.
• Promote a learning environment – Encourage and participate in the supervision and teaching of junior staff and new team members, including nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about oncology care and committed to continuous improvement. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

About Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

With five world‑renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.