SACT Nurse Unit Manager (Viking Day Unit) | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Woodlesford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Chemotherapy Nurse Unit Manager to oversee the operation of the chemotherapy day unit. The role focuses on ensuring high standards of care for patients, managing a team, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary colleagues. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in chemotherapy administration. This position offers a vital opportunity to make a difference in cancer care.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemotherapy administration and management.
• Strong leadership skills in a clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with MDT members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of the chemotherapy day unit.
• Ensure safe planning and delivery of treatments.
• Work closely with Matron and nurse educators.

Skills

Management and Leadership

Clinical skills

Chemotherapy administration

Good communication skills

Research and Audit

Education and Training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Chemotherapy Nurse Unit Manager at Viking Day Unit.

This role involves managing the operation of the chemotherapy day unit, ensuring the safe planning and delivery of treatments. The successful candidate will work closely with the Matron, nurse educators, and other MDT members to provide high standards of care for people living with cancer.

Please note: Interviews for this role will be conducted face-to-face only; remote interviews will not be considered.

The main duties include:

1. Management and Leadership
2. Clinical, chemotherapy administration, and clinic duties
3. Research and Audit
4. Education and Training
5. Demonstrating good communication skills

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a population of around 800,000 across five hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Our values emphasize caring, safety, respect, and making a difference. We promote a new way of working called 'We care', empowering staff to lead improvements daily.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. Use of AI in applications may result in rejection, as the application is an important assessment component. Support for applications is available for those with declared disabilities.

If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application, even if you already hold a visa or work permit. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles Band 5 and above.

Access the full Job Description and Person Specification in the ‘Documents to download’ section below.

If you have questions, please contact the line manager using the contact details provided.

This advert closes on Monday 11 August 2025.