Chemotherapy Nurse

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare organisation in Greater London seeks experienced Chemotherapy Nurses to join its oncology team. The successful candidates will deliver expert, patient-centred care, administer chemotherapy treatments safely, and mentor junior staff while upholding the highest standards of nursing practice. This is a permanent position offering excellent career development opportunities and various employee benefits within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits including Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in people management and improving the patient experience.
• Registered nurse with professional nursing qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversee specialist nurse care.
• Safely administer chemotherapy per Trust protocols.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a learning environment.

Skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Competency in medication administration including IV drugs and chemotherapy certification

IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages

Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning

Ability to appraise staff and willingness to learn new skills

Education

Degree/BSc in Nursing

Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in oncology nursing

Recognised chemotherapy course or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking experiencedChemotherapy Nurses (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.

As a Chemotherapy Nurse, you will:

• 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.

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.

We are offering permanent roles and fixed term roles.

Main duties of the job

Provide positive clinical leadershipWork 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 managementSupport the senior nurse team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area and uphold high standards of care.

Act as a professional role modelDemonstrate flexibility in approach, providing both direct and indirect clinical care, and contributing to teaching and research activities.

Maintain expert oncology nursing practiceKeep 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 ManagerAssist in the safe, efficient management of the ward and deputise in their absence to ensure continuity of leadership.

Promote a learning environmentEncourage and participate in the supervision and teaching of junior staff and new team members, including nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

About us

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 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 tous at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

• Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in oncology nursing
• Recognised chemotherapy course or equivalent.
• Has attained or is willing to work towards Degree/Bsc in Nursing.

Experience

• Experience in people management and improving the patient experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Competency in medication administration including IV drugs and chemotherapy certification
• IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages.
• Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement in self and others
• Ability to appraise staff and willingness to learn new skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.