Sister/Charge Nurse - Chemotherapy Unit (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teaching hospital in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic nurse with SACT experience to join their oncology team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to deliver comprehensive care to cancer patients. Candidates must possess relevant post-registration qualifications and current SACT experience. The position includes responsibilities such as managing the unit and triaging patients. This vacancy closes on 20 July 2025.

Qualifications

• Required post-registration qualifications include Mentorship and a SACT qualification.
• Current SACT experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the day-to-day management of the unit.
• Supporting the oncology/chemotherapy team to deliver comprehensive services aligned with standards.
• Administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT) per guidelines.
• Triage telephone post-treatment patients using UKON’s Triage Tool.

Skills

Post-registration experience

Mentorship qualification

SACT experience

Job description

A Vacancy at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable nurse with relevant post-registration experience. Required post-registration qualifications include Mentorship and a SACT qualification. As a cancer nurse, you will have access to training, education, and the support of a dedicated team. The role offers wide-ranging opportunities and career pathways in oncology, providing a rewarding career.

This varied and exciting role offers opportunities for professional and personal development within the challenging specialty of Oncology/Haematology.

We operate two Chemotherapy Units at Preston and Chorley Hospital, and you will be required to work across both sites.

Applicants must have current SACT experience.

We are recruiting for both fixed-term roles to cover maternity leave until December 2026 and permanent positions.

We are looking for experienced nurses in Chemotherapy to become a Chemotherapy Sister/Charge Nurse, delivering excellent care to cancer patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment.

Our team was shortlisted as a finalist in the Cancer Nursing Category at the 2018 Nursing Times Awards. We consistently receive excellent patient feedback.

Our services include:

• Cytotoxic chemotherapy
• Trial treatments
• Biological therapies
• Radiotherapy

We offer leadership, clinical development, and post-registration programs to support staff development, with some of the best learning facilities in the country.

As a Centre for Health Innovation and Research, staff have opportunities to participate in clinical trials and studies. As a teaching hospital, we also deliver education programs for student doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.

We value our staff as our greatest asset. Supporting workforce growth, development, and innovation creates a positive work environment and enables us to provide compassionate, excellent care.

Our team of 10,000 staff delivers services to 370,000 local residents and provides specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Working with us offers opportunities to learn new skills, meet great people, and undertake unique experiences. You'll gain insights into hospital operations, collaborate across roles, and enhance your career.

You will make a meaningful impact, be encouraged to think innovatively, and contribute to continuous improvement, all centered around patient care and experience, making your role a source of pride.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the day-to-day management of the unit
• Supporting the oncology/chemotherapy team to deliver comprehensive services aligned with standards
• Administering Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments (SACT) per guidelines
• Triage telephone post-treatment patients using UKON’s Triage Tool

For more details, please see the attached job description and person specification linked to this post.

This advert closes on Sunday, 20 July 2025.