Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit Nurse

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Harrow is seeking skilled and motivated Band 6 Chemotherapy Nurses for its Chemotherapy Day Unit. Candidates should be chemotherapy trained with a passion for patient care, excellent clinical and leadership skills. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in an environment that values input. Salary ranges from £44,485 to £52,521 a year, offering a chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Recognised Chemotherapy qualification required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development expected.
• Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in outpatient chemotherapy setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate care for each patient.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Take charge in the absence of the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Skills

Chemotherapy trained nurses

Clinical skills

Leadership skills

Cannulation and phlebotomy skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Recognised Chemotherapy qualification

First level degree in health related subject

Advanced Communication Skills Training

Tools

Electronic prescribing systems

Job description

Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit Nurse

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Northwick Park Chemotherapy Service, and we're looking for skilled and motivated Band 6 Chemotherapy Nurses to join our team in the Chemotherapy Day Unit.

We have an opening for experienced and passionate nurses with chemotherapy training who are eager to contribute to the development of our chemotherapy service. We are seeking individuals who are committed, motivated, and forward-thinking to compliment our existing team and provide exceptional care to our patients.

A Chance to Grow Professionally!

We value professional growth and offer opportunities to advance your career. By joining our team, you\'ll become part of an environment that values your skills and input, and where you can make a meaningful impact.

Working pattern is 08:30 to 18:30 x 4 days a week on a rolling rota

Qualifications and Traits We\'re Looking For:

• Chemotherapy trained nurses with passion and experience!
• Nurses with a dedication to providing excellent patient care.
• Nurses with proven clinical and leadership skills.
• Nurses with experience of administration of SACT, pre-treatment assessments and pre-treatment consultations.

Take the Next Step!

If you\'re interested in being a part of positive changes in the Chemotherapy Day Unit, we encourage you to get in touch. Your skills and dedication can help us achieve our goals in patient care.

Main duties of the job

• To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
• To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
• Support patients and carers in their information needs
• To take charge of the day unit in the absence of the Senior Sister / Charge Nurse as required
• To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
• The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• To safely administer chemotherapy in keeping with local and national policy
• To act as a positive role model at all times.

For full main duties of the job, please see Job Description.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country\'s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark\'s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and main and key responsibilities - please see Job description and Person specification of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Recognised Chemotherapy qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• First level degree in health related subject or working towards
• Recognised teaching / mentorship qualification or working towards
• Advanced Communication Skills Training

Knowledge & Experience

• Relevant post registration experience at band 6 or above in outpatient chemotherapy setting
• Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
• Experience of multiprofessional Working
• Ability to deal with complex clinical scenarios
• Evidence of some management experience
• Previous experience of teaching and developing teaching materials
• Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
• Competent in the care and management of Central Venous Access Devices (Port a Cath and PICC lines)
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Use of electronic prescribing systems
• teaching/assessment and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearPA Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement pro rata