Chemotherapy Nurse

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd; Stanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Paid NMC registration

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Structured induction programme

Ongoing oncology and clinical developp

Excellent clinical support and govern

Job summary

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Community Chemotherapy Nurse to cover Dundee and surrounding areas. You will deliver specialist cancer treatments in patients' homes, working Monday to Friday with no nights or weekends.

The role includes administering chemotherapy/SACT in the community, conducting pre-treatment assessments, cannulation and venepuncture, and coordinating with hospitals and the MDT to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration as an Adult Nurse / RGN.
• Recent chemotherapy/SACT experience.
• Competency in administration of cytotoxic drugs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in the community.
• Administer oncology treatments safely and in line with clinical protocols.
• Complete pre-treatment clinical assessments.
• Review observations and identify treatment-related concerns.
• Cannulation, venepuncture and vascular access management.
• Monitor patients during treatment and respond to adverse reactions.
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical records.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout treatment.
• Liaise with hospitals, consultants and MDTs for continuity of care.
• Manage your own community caseload and daily schedule.

Skills

Communication skills

Cannulation & venipuncture

Vascular access management

Independent worker

Education

NMC registration (Adult Nurse / RGN)

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.

I'm recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading specialist healthcare providers for a Community Chemotherapy Nurse covering Dundee and the surrounding areas.

What's 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, you'll 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 We're Looking For

To be considered, you'll 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.

You'll 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.

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