Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist

Leaders in Care; Arnold; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance £5,000

33 days holiday

Private pension

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking a Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist to deliver specialist cancer care within the community across the East Midlands. You will combine home visits, clinic treatment and virtual assessments to manage your own caseload and support patients throughout their oncology journey.

The role offers autonomy with diverse settings, enabling high-quality patient care in a community/homecare environment. A full UK driving licence and current NMC registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration is required.
• Strong oncology, chemotherapy or SACT nursing experience.
• Current SACT Passport via Compassly, with at least 6 months remaining.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the East Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SACT and oncology treatments in patients' homes and clinics.
• Complete clinical assessments and virtual patient reviews.
• Administer IV medication and prescribed cancer treatments.
• Manage your own oncology caseload.
• Monitor patients before, during and after treatment.
• Respond to treatment-related side effects and deterioration.
• Provide education and ongoing support to patients and families.
• Develop and review individualised care plans.
• Collaborate with consultants, GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and governance.

Skills

Oncology nursing experience

SACT nursing

Clinical assessment

Clinical decision-making

Independent travel to sites

Education

NMC registration

Tools

SACT Passport via Compassly

Job description

Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist

East Midlands | Up to £55,000 + Company Car or £5,000 Car Allowance | 37.5 Hours

Are you an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse or SACT Nurse looking for more autonomy, variety and the opportunity to deliver specialist cancer care outside of a hospital environment?

We're recruiting for a Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist to join a growing clinical homecare service across the East Midlands.

This is a varied position combining patient home visits, clinic-based treatment and virtual assessments, giving you the chance to manage your own caseload and support patients throughout their oncology treatment journey.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Company car or £5,000 car allowance
• 37.5 hours per week
• Part-time hours around 30 hours may be considered
• 33 days holiday
• Private pension scheme
• Homecare, clinic and virtual working
• Greater autonomy and one-to-one patient care
• Opportunity to deliver specialist oncology care within the community

The Role

• Deliver SACT and oncology treatments in patients' homes and clinic settings
• Complete clinical assessments and virtual patient reviews
• Administer IV medication and prescribed cancer treatments
• Manage your own oncology caseload
• Monitor patients before, during and after treatment
• Recognise and respond to treatment-related side effects, adverse reactions and clinical deterioration
• Provide education, advice and ongoing support to patients and families
• Develop and review individualised care plans
• Work closely with consultants, GPs and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain accurate clinical records and high standards of clinical governance

What We're Looking For

• Current NMC registration
• Strong oncology, chemotherapy or SACT nursing experience
• Current SACT Passport via Compassly, with at least 6 months remaining
• Strong patient assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Confidence working independently and managing your own caseload
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel across the East Midlands
• Independent Nurse Prescriber qualification would be desirable but is not essential
• Willingness to complete an Independent Prescribing qualification if not already qualified
• Experience working as a Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse, SACT Nurse, Community Chemotherapy Nurse, Community Oncology Nurse, Cancer Nurse or Clinical Homecare Nurse would be highly relevant.

If you're an experienced Oncology or Chemotherapy Nurse looking for a more autonomous role where you can continue delivering specialist cancer care while building meaningful relationships with your patients.

REF: LICSF