Chemotherapy Nurse

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

Community Chemotherapy Nurse

Dundee | Up to £44,500 + Company Car or £4,887.50 Car Allowance | Monday-Friday | No Nights or Weekends

Experienced in chemotherapy or SACT and looking for a better work-life balance?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse or SACT Nurse to move away from the pressures of a busy hospital environment and deliver specialist cancer treatment directly in patients own homes.

Im recruiting on behalf of one of the UKs leading specialist healthcare providers for a Community Chemotherapy Nurse covering Dundee and the surrounding areas.

Youll manage your own community caseload, spend meaningful one-to-one time with your patients and deliver high-quality oncology, haematology and systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) within the home.

Whats on Offer?

• Salary up to £44,500 per annum
• Company car or £4,887.50 car allowance
• Monday-Friday working
• No nights, weekends or bank holidays
• Paid NMC registration
• Private medical insurance following qualifying period
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Structured induction programme
• Ongoing oncology and clinical development
• Excellent clinical support and governance

The Role

As a Community Chemotherapy Nurse, youll work autonomously across Dundee and the surrounding areas, delivering specialist cancer treatments safely within patients homes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

What Were Looking For

To be considered, youll need:

• Active NMC registration as an Adult Nurse / RGN
• Recent experience administering chemotherapy with SACT passport
• Competency in the 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

Why Make the Move into Community Oncology?

This is a chance to continue using your specialist oncology skills while gaining greater autonomy, more control over your working week and considerably more one-to-one time with your patients.

Youll be able to build genuine relationships with the people you care for, manage your own day and deliver treatment in an environment where patients often feel most comfortable -their own home.

If youre an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse, SACT Nurse, Haematology Nurse, Cancer Nurse or Community Chemotherapy Nurse looking for your next opportunity in Dundee, Id love to speak with you.