Chemotherapy nurse | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in York is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their cancer care nursing team. This role offers full training in chemotherapy and the opportunity to work both in an out-patient unit and mobile chemotherapy unit. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing patient-centered care and will have a current NMC PIN. This position includes benefits such as access to the NHS pension scheme and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday increasing to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN.
• Experience in oncology nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of patient-focused care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

This post will provide excellent grounding for any Registered Nurse with a genuine interest in cancer and its treatments, and could lead to a rewarding future in cancer care nursing. The post offers:

• Full training and support in obtaining the nationally recognised Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) UKONs competency
• Rotation between the out-patient Chemotherapy Unit and the award winning Mobile Chemotherapy Unit
• Regular education sessions and clinical supervision
• Being part of a forward thinking, dynamic, supportive and friendly team

With a base and training at York Oncology/Haematology Outpatients, there will be an opportunity to experience training in an area providing full elite care to those affected by cancer and its treatments.

The role includes supporting the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit (MCU) Team. The MCU visits satellite areas, such as Selby, Malton, Scarborough and Bridlington. This patient-centred initiative brings cancer treatments locally to the patient.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of patient-focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It may be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

Trust Information

Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting - inaccuracies in details provided will mean your application will not be progressed
• Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Awards

Armed Forces Friendly Employer: We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which promotes SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025