Chemotherapy Nurse | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Isleworth is looking for a chemotherapy trained nurse for a Band 6 post. The role involves managing patient caseloads, providing information and advice, and participating in a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. Applicants should have good clinical skills, communication abilities, and a background in oncology or haematology nursing. Flexibility and teamwork are essential in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Must be chemotherapy trained or interested in cancer nursing.
• Reliable and flexible with sound clinical skills.
• Strong belief in the value of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients within the chemotherapy service.
• Provide advice to patients and carers regarding cancer treatment.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is completed for chemotherapy treatment.

Skills

Chemotherapy knowledge

Excellent communication

Dynamic leadership

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a chemotherapy trained nurse or are you interested in a career in cancer nursing? We have a band 6 nursing post available in our team. We are a team of nurses providing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive therapies for patients at all stages of their cancer journey in day unit settings to both Oncology and Haematology Patients. This post is based at our West Middlesex site. A newly built chemotherapy unit is under construction and is due to open in 2026.

About the role

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses with an interest in Oncology/Haematology nursing. You will need to be experienced, reliable and have a flexible approach with a dynamic proactive leadership style. You will need sound up to date clinical skills. The successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork. Nurses within our Trust are expected to ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within their own sphere of responsibility. They should work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.

Responsibilities

1. To manage a caseload of patients within the nurse led chemotherapy service according to Joint Management Guidelines.
2. To demonstrate knowledge of relevant disease areas and anti-cancer medications used in specific disease sites.
3. To provide information and advice to patients and their carers regarding cancer and its treatment, including clear guidance on how to report problems and/or seek advice outside of clinic hours.
4. To undertake phlebotomy and cannulation, after appropriate training has been given and competency has been established.
5. To undertake venesection, after appropriate training and assessment has been given and competency established, as appropriate.
6. To ensure that all relevant treatment, care and investigations are carried out prior to the implementation of chemotherapy treatment and to complete all relevant documentation, including variances.
7. Establish effective communication links with patients, their carers and all staff working in the haematology and oncology multidisciplinary teams.
8. To provide information and advice to non-oncology specialist healthcare professionals regarding cancer management, care pathways and patient support.

Education and Learning

1. To promote patient/carer independence through the provision of relevant teaching and support.
2. To participate in and organise study days/education programmes to raise awareness of the holistic needs of patients.
3. To develop resource and teaching packs for use by patients and/or staff in the clinical and educational setting.
4. To ensure the provision of appropriate written information is available to patients and staff.
5. To participate in the Trust’s ongoing educational programmes.
6. To evaluate the need for patient support groups within the Trust.
7. Liaise with other charities, organisations and agencies dedicated to Breast cancer ensuring patients, their families and carers are informed of the availability of existing support services.

Research, Audit and Quality

1. To utilise up-to-date research findings in the delivery of patient care and to disseminate this knowledge to all members of the multidisciplinary team.
2. To participate as appropriate in relevant research studies and audit findings and disseminate these findings to clinical practice as appropriate in order to develop best practice.
3. To identify opportunities for nursing research within own specialist area and carry out nursing research appropriate to the speciality.
4. To regularly audit service including eliciting the views of patients, carers and professionals ensuring patient feedback is incorporated into developments in the service.
5. To attend relevant departmental and Directorate and network meetings relating to clinical governance and to contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Management

1. To liaise with other members of the team to ensure that there is an efficient use of resources, human, financial and time.
2. To ensure that there is a safe and acceptable environment for clients/patients.
3. To act as a patient/staff advocate through the application of ethical, legal and professional knowledge and skills.

Professional

1. To maintain and develop one’s own professional knowledge and expertise to meet PREP and the job’s requirements.
2. To actively share knowledge and expertise and contribute to the Trust as a whole.
3. To delegate appropriate responsibilities to enhance individual’s level of practice and professional development.
4. To reflect as a practitioner, learning from experience and to promote reflective practices within all clinical areas.
5. To practice within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

This advert closes on Sunday 5 Oct 2025.

Note: Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.