Senior Chemotherapy Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Orsett; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an experienced Band 7 Chemotherapy Nurse to lead clinical practices and support junior staff in delivering patient-centred care for those undergoing treatment for haematological cancers. This role requires strong leadership skills, a registered nurse status, and a passion for high-quality care within a supportive team. The position closes on 15 Sep 2025.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant experience in delivering chemotherapy.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe administration of chemotherapy and intravenous therapies.
• Maintain clinical standards and ensure best practice.
• Support and develop junior staff through mentorship.

Skills

Accredited chemotherapy qualification

Systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) experience

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Current NMC registration

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Chemotherapy Nurse to join our haematology and infusion service. This is a senior clinical leadership role within a dynamic and supportive team, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals undergoing treatment for haematological cancers.

Our unit specialises in chemotherapy for haematological malignancies, as well as blood transfusions and other non-cancer infusions. The successful candidate will bring expert knowledge in systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), ensuring safe administration of treatment, adherence to national guidelines, and high standards of infection control.

You will provide clinical leadership, support, and mentorship to a predominantly junior nursing team, helping to build a safe and positive learning environment. The role also involves working with the wider multidisciplinary team to support service development, audits, and quality improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced chemotherapy nurse to help shape the future of a growing specialist service.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering and overseeing the safe administration of chemotherapy and other intravenous therapies
• Leading the unit’s clinical standards and ensuring best practice is maintained
• Supporting, supervising, and developing junior staff through education and mentorship
• Contributing to service audits, clinical governance, and quality improvement
• Working collaboratively with medical and allied health professionals to ensure seamless patient care

What we’re looking for

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Accredited chemotherapy qualification and significant SACT experience
• Strong leadership skills and experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Passion for delivering high standards of care in a specialist cancer service
• Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills

Join us and play a key role in shaping the future of our haematology and infusion service while making a real difference to patient care.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Are you looking for an exciting nursing role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025