Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy

NHS; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Essex is seeking a Staff Nurse for their Chemotherapy Team. The role involves supporting cancer patients undergoing treatment and developing professional expertise. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of experience in cancer care and a commitment to ongoing professional development. The position offers academic opportunities and a supportive work environment. Salary is £31,049 per annum, and it is on-site with no visa sponsorship available.

Benefits

Academic opportunities for professional development

Supportive and innovative team environment

Qualifications

• First Level registration with NMC required.
• Previous post-registration experience in cancer care is necessary.
• Knowledge of clinical trials and treatment protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with a diagnosis of cancer undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy.
• Deliver high standards of nursing and supportive care.
• Join a dedicated multi-disciplinary chemotherapy team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Cannulation skills

Teamworking

Education

Working towards degree level

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy

The closing date is 31 December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for nurses interested in a career in Cancer Nursing.

The Chemotherapy Nurse will support patients with a diagnosis of cancer undergoing systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT).

You will develop clinical expertise and professional knowledge in the delivery of chemotherapy/SACT by undertaking competency‑based training with support and guidance from the Chemotherapy Nurse practitioners that will enable you to progress to a band 6 role on successful completion of the programme. This programme can take 12‑24 months to complete.

You will work and act as a role model for professional practice at all times and deliver high standards of nursing and supportive care to patients, their families and carers.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from enthusiastic registered nurses to join a dedicated multi‑disciplinary chemotherapy team and work in our purpose built 22 chair Chemotherapy Day Unit at Southend Hospital.

Ideally applicants will have at least 1 year experience of caring for patients with cancer in a general setting and wish to develop their knowledge and skills further by working within the specialty of Oncology/Chemotherapy/SACT.

We are able to offer you academic opportunities to study relevant cancer/chemotherapy related courses that will contribute towards your professional development and enhance your clinical practice.

You are encouraged to call or come for an informal visit to discuss this role and meet the team.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Professional/Clinical

• First Level registration with NMC; previous post‑registration experience; good communication skills.
• Evidence of post‑registration study in cancer care; cannulation skills; oncology/haematology experience.

Education

• Educated to or working towards degree level.

Research

• Knowledge of clinical trials and treatment protocols.

Management

• Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policy initiatives; evidence of team working.

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a year per annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)