Chemotherapy Nurse | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Oncology Day Unit. This role requires an experienced leader with strong skills in chemotherapy administration and patient support. You will manage treatment side effects and provide education, while working in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The position offers career development and benefits, making it ideal for those looking to advance their nursing career.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working options

Staff recognition scheme

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience as a clinical leader in oncology care.
• Knowledge of SACT and supportive medication administration.
• Ability to manage treatment side effects and complications.

Responsibilities

• Administer SACT and supportive medications.
• Provide patient and family education pre and post treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to patient care.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Patient education and support

Assessing physical and psychological well-being

Communication and collaboration

Technical skills (CVADs, Ports, PICC)

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, at Charing Cross Hospital. This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced chemotherapy administrator who is energetic and flexible in their approach to work. It is suitable for a confident, committed clinical leader who thrives in a fast moving and changing care environment.

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 CVADs, 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.

Team and Culture

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 Inclusion

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.

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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.