Senior Staff Nurse – Chartwell Chemotherapy Day Unit

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Orpington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A major teaching hospital is looking for a motivated Senior Staff Nurse to join the Chemotherapy Day Unit team. The role involves delivering Systematic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) to patients, managing a case load, and being an advocate for patients undergoing treatment. Applicants should have expertise in oncology, relevant nursing qualifications, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join us in improving patient experiences and outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to cancer care/hematology/oncology.
• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment.
• Previous experience in SACT administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to patients receiving chemotherapy.
• Manage case load and ensure safe chemotherapy delivery.
• Take direct managerial responsibility in absence of Unit Manager.
• Assist in leadership and development of nurses within the unit.
• Act as a clinical resource within the unit and across the Care Group.

Skills

Communication skills

Team building and working skills

Cytotoxic drug administration skills

Cannulation and Venepuncture Skills

Education

1st level Registered General Nurse

Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards this

Completion of a recognised SACT course

First degree or a willingness to work towards this

Job description

Go back King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Staff Nurse – Chartwell Chemotherapy Day Unit

The closing date is 30 December 2025

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who will join our growing dynamic nurse-led team to deliver SACT for patients with oncological, haematological and non-malignant disease. You should have experience in haematology and/or oncology and have experience in delivering SACT and you will be able to develop your skills as a team leader.

King College NHS foundation has two Chemotherapy Day Unit (CDU) sites working closely together, Denmark Hill and PRUH Chartwell CDU.

The post holder will play a key role in developing nursing expertise in delivering of Systematic Anticancer Therapy (SACT) to improve experience of local population for both malignant and non-malignant conditions. King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is Centre of excellence for Haematological malignancy and Liver Centre, we have ongoing clinical trials at both local, national and international.

We work collaboratively across the South East as part of South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA). We are also part of King's Health Partners and have close links with Guy's Cancer Academy and King's College London.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expert staff who will deliver SACT within the trust.
• Deliver innovative nurse-led SACT service, work closely with nurse practitioner to run clinics for patients receiving home delivery or self-administration of SACT.
• Support patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical, emotional, psychological and social assessment.
• Deliver and assist in the development of evidence based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines.
• Be advocate for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

About us

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.

Our values at King's, are that we're a kind, respectful team;

Kind. We show compassion and understanding and bring a positive attitude to our work.

Respectful. We promote equality, are inclusive and honest, speaking up when needed.

Team. We support each other, communicate openly, and are reassuringly professional.

The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.

Job responsibilities

• To provide expert, holistic care of a high standard to both the patients receiving chemotherapy and their relatives within the King's College Hospital.
• Confidently manage case load and be responsible for safe chemotherapy delivery in accordance with national and the trust guidance on the delivery of Systematic Anticancer Therapy (SACT), cytotoxic therapy for non-cancer indications across the trust.
• To take direct managerial responsibility for the clinical area in the absence of or as delegated by the Unit Manager/ Nurse in Charge/ Head of Department.
• To assist in the leadership and development of an identified group of nurses within the unit complement.
• To act as a clinical resource within the unit and across the Care Group as necessary.

To act as a positive role model to junior staff members. Particular emphasis is put at Kings on the need to ensure that all staff recognizes their responsibility to deliver services in a high quality, courteous, patient focused manner and to maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Person Specification

Education

• 1st level Registered General Nurse
• Mentorship qualification or willingness to work towards this
• Completion of a recognised SACT course and or Completed UKONS SACT Passport
• First degree or a willingness to work towards this

Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrable clinical expertise, relevant to cancer care/hematology/ oncology
• Previous experience of leading change in a clinical environment
• Previous experience in SACT administration

Skills

• Communication skills - able to relate and communicate with patients and staff at all levels and from different professions. Adapts communication style as necessary and is able to work with and through others.
• Team building and working skills - able to lead a team to achieve results
• Cytotoxic drug administration skills
• Cannulation and Venepuncture 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.

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearPer Annum Including High Cost Area