Lead Nurse - Chemotherapy Suite & Team Leader

East And North Hertfordshire Nhs Trust; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Cost Area Supplement 15% (min £4,

Job summary

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Nurse Team Leader for the Chemotherapy Suite at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The role leads a day unit delivering chemo, immunotherapy and targeted therapies to adults, operating 08:00–20:00, Monday to Friday, and requires strong leadership and teaching skills.

The postholder will coordinate unit management, support staff education and participate in advancing nursing practice, while deputising for the Unit Sister as needed.

Qualifications

• RN1 registration with appropriate governing body.
• Oncology or Haematology care modules completed.
• SACT accredited course or competencies attained.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of high-standard specialist nursing care for MVCC patients.
• Coordinate overall unit management and staffing.
• Educate and support both qualified and unqualified staff; contribute to nursing practice development.
• Act as deputy and support the Unit Sister as required.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Leadership

Cytotoxic drug administration

Cannulation & Venepuncture

Prioritising patient care

Education

RN1

Oncology or Haematology care modules

SACT accredited course/competencies

Job description

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a Nurse Team Leader for the Chemotherapy Suite at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. The role leads a day unit delivering chemo, immunotherapy and targeted therapies to adults, operating 08:00–20:00, Monday to Friday, and requires strong leadership and teaching skills.

The postholder will coordinate unit management, support staff education and participate in advancing nursing practice, while deputising for the Unit Sister as needed.