Chemotherapy Nurse & Independent Prescriber (Triage & Care)

NHS Jobs; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton is seeking an experienced chemotherapy nurse to join the unit in a nurse-led environment. You will deliver safe cytotoxic chemotherapy, perform telephone triage for patients and carers, and act as an independent prescriber within Trust protocols where required.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, phlebotomy, cannulation, coordinating follow-up with hospital and community teams, and ensuring holistic patient care with

Qualifications

• Qualified chemotherapy nurse with current registration.
• Experience in oncology settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and safeguarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage for chemotherapy patients and carers.
• Work in a nurse-led environment and assess patient clinical condition.
• Act as an independent prescriber within trust protocols when required.
• Prescribe within established safety and clinical guidelines.
• Ensure safe administration of cytotoxic drugs and blood products.
• Perform phlebotomy and cannulation.
• Coordinate follow-up with hospital and community staff.
• Support patients and carers, referring on for specialist input as needed.
• Order investigations per protocol and monitor patient response.
• Manage treatment clinics and ensure efficient use of resources.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Telephone triage

Independent prescriber

Clinical assessment

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Cytotoxic drugs handling

Job description

The Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Luton is seeking an experienced chemotherapy nurse to join the unit in a nurse-led environment. You will deliver safe cytotoxic chemotherapy, perform telephone triage for patients and carers, and act as an independent prescriber within Trust protocols where required.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, phlebotomy, cannulation, coordinating follow-up with hospital and community teams, and ensuring holistic patient care with