Chemotherapy Nurse | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Charge Nurse for the Oncology Day Unit. This role requires a skilled nurse experienced in chemotherapy administration and patient support. The ideal candidate will join a vibrant team dedicated to high-quality care and have opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements. Applications close on 30 September 2025.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working and wellbeing

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Must have experience in chemotherapy administration.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Ability to manage patient care and treatment side effects.

Responsibilities

• Administer SACT and supportive medication.
• Educate and support patients and families pre and post treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education

Psychological support

Cannulation

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Oncology and Palliative Directorate for a band 6 Charge Nurse (Oncology Day Unit) based on 6 West, here at Charing Cross Hospital. It is a great leadership opportunity for an experienced chemotherapy administrator who is energetic and flexible in their approach to work.

If you think you have what it takes to join a forward-thinking, innovative team committed to the delivery of high quality care, then we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Administration of SACT
• Administration of supportive medication
• Patient and family education and support, pre and post treatment
• Assessing patients\' physical and psychological well-being and providing the necessary support
• Managing treatment side effects and complications
• Communication and collaboration
• Technical skills, e.g. Care of CVAD\'s, Ports and PICC; expertise in cannulation
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Prepping of patients, pretreatment (Bloods, consents, prescriptions)
• Knowledge of supportive procedures around SACT administration, e.g. scalp cooling

About Imperial College Healthcare

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

Our Team and Values

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

• Career development
• Flexible working and wellbeing
• Staff recognition scheme
• Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Equality and Flexible Working

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.

Job Details

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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Application Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025