Senior Chemotherapy Nurse – Day Unit

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is looking for a Senior Chemotherapy Nurse for their Day Unit. The role focuses on delivering high-quality chemotherapy care, mentoring junior staff, and managing complex patient cases. Candidates should have NMC registration and proven experience in SACT administration, alongside a passion for oncology nursing. This position offers a competitive salary, a supportive team culture, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Career development training

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SACT administration.
• 1 year of independent chemotherapy administration experience for Band 5 nurses.
• Understanding of chemotherapy side effects and complexities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective chemotherapy care.
• Manage complex cases and support patients through their treatment journey.
• Mentor junior nursing colleagues.

Skills

NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse

Experience in SACT administration

Phlebotomy skills

Cannulation skills

CVAD care skills

IV therapy skills

Passion for oncology nursing

Team collaboration

Job description

Senior Chemotherapy Nurse – Day Unit
Location: Private Care at Guy’s, London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours/week (4 days/week)
Shift Patterns: 8am–6pm | 9am–7pm | 10am–8pm

Step into a senior role at one of London’s most advanced cancer centres, where excellence in patient care meets innovation in oncology.

About the Unit

Private Care at Guy’s is home to a purpose-built chemotherapy day unit with 19 dedicated treatment chairs, designed to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a calm and supportive environment. Rated “Outstanding” by the CQC, our centre is a hub of excellence where our dynamic cancer nursing teams work collaboratively to provide compassionate, expert care to patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT).

The Role

As a Senior Chemotherapy Nurse, you’ll be at the heart of our day unit, supporting patients through their treatment journey and mentoring junior colleagues. You’ll deliver safe, effective chemotherapy care, manage complex cases, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for:

• Band 6 chemotherapy nurses ready to take on a senior leadership role.
• Band 5 chemotherapy nurses who:
• Have at least 1 year of independent chemotherapy administration experience
• Are SACT approved
• Understand the side effects and complexities of chemotherapy

What You’ll Need

• NMC registration as a Registered General Nurse
• Proven experience in SACT administration
• Skills in Phlebotomy, Cannulation, CVAD care, and IV therapy.
• A passion for oncology nursing and team collaboration

Why Join Us

At HCA UK, we care about your career as much as you care for your patients. We offer:

• Career development through internal and external training
• A supportive, multidisciplinary team culture
• A comprehensive benefits package tailored to your wellbeing

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Chemotherapy Nurse on our Day Unit, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you.
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues.

Core values

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion.
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.