Nurse Team Leader - Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Nurse Team Leader to join their team at Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre. In this full-time position, you will oversee the administration of anti-cancer treatments while ensuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate is a registered nurse with experience in oncology and chemotherapy. You will work closely with a diverse team, contributing to the wellbeing of patients undergoing treatment.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council required.
• Some familiarity with different types of cancer treatments and their side effects.
• Experience communicating sensitively with patients in distress.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team of professionals in a friendly cancer day unit.
• Administer chemotherapy and biological therapies to patients.

Skills

Competent in venepuncture and cannulation

Awareness of different cancer types and treatment modalities

Demonstrated expert knowledge in patient care

Education

Educated to degree level in adult nursing or a health-related subject

Job description

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Nurse Team Leader who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre is an 18‑bed outpatient facility where we specialise in the safe and compassionate administration of chemotherapy, biological therapies, immunotherapies and other anti‑cancer treatments. We see a broad group of patients undergoing both curative and palliative treatments for a range of different cancer types.

The successful applicant will need to be a registered nurse with an interest in oncology and the administration of systemic anti‑cancer therapies to work in our friendly cancer day unit.

This is a full‑time position with a shift pattern of three 8:00 am–6:00 pm shifts and one 8:00 am–5:30 pm shift.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main Duties

• You would join an experienced and supportive team and have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of professionals including chemotherapy nurses, advanced nurse practitioners and medical oncology consultants.
• Experience of chemotherapy administration, venepuncture and cannulation is essential for this Nurse Team Leader post.

About Us

We are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide. Our 6,000‑plus staff ensure our patients receive the best care. The East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to flexibility, innovation and patient‑led care.

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term (6 months)

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 361-7462319

Job location: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB

Job Responsibilities

Please see the attached document for detailed job description and person specification, to guide you in your application.

Person Specification

Essential - Qualifications / Training

• Active, current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Educated to degree level in adult nursing or a health‑related subject
• Some familiarity with different types of cancer treatments and their side effects
• Chemotherapy course completed (band 6 or band 5) demonstrates willingness to undertake.

Desirable

• Post‑registration qualifications in the field of oncology and/or chemotherapy
• Advanced communication course

Essential - Previous Experience

• Post‑registration experience as a registered nurse in an acute setting
• Experience working with cancer patients in a medical setting
• Experience communicating sensitively with people who are distressed or in need of emotional support

Desirable

• Familiarity with the Chemocare prescription management system

Essential - Skills

• Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
• Previous exposure to central venous access devices
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and skills in the management of changing healthcare needs of the patient, responding promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care in collaboration with other senior nurses/medical staff

Desirable

• Experience in the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy

Essential - Knowledge

• Awareness of different cancer types and treatment modalities
• Keeps up to date with developments in health and nursing
• Demonstrates an understanding of teams, their dynamics and how to motivate team members to participate and complete tasks
• Competent in managing challenging situations, including conflict

Other Requirements

• Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery for both staff and patients
• Role models the Trust values every day

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB