Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Southend-on-Sea is looking for a passionate Chemotherapy Nurse to support cancer patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer therapy. The role involves developing clinical expertise in chemotherapy delivery through competency-based training and maintaining high standards of nursing care. Applicants should have at least one year of experience in cancer care and a registered nurse qualification. This position also offers academic opportunities for professional development and has a closing date of 31 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience caring for patients with cancer in a general setting.
• Enthusiastic registered nurse willing to develop in Oncology/Chemotherapy/SACT.

Responsibilities

• Support patients receiving systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
• Develop clinical expertise in chemotherapy delivery.
• Deliver high standards of nursing and supportive care to patients.

Skills

Caring for patients with cancer

Chemotherapy delivery

Competency-based training

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Role Overview

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).

Responsibilities

• Support patients receiving SACT.
• Develop clinical expertise and professional knowledge in chemotherapy delivery through competency‑based training under the guidance of Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners.
• Work and act as a role model for professional practice, delivering high standards of nursing and supportive care to patients, families and carers.
• Progress to a band 6 role upon successful completion of the 12‑24 month programme.

Qualifications & Experience

Applications are invited from enthusiastic registered nurses with at least one year of experience caring for patients with cancer in a general setting, who wish to develop their knowledge and skills within Oncology/Chemotherapy/SACT.

Training & Development

The training programme enables acquisition of clinical expertise through competency‑based training with support from Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners and offers academic opportunities to study relevant cancer/chemotherapy courses that will contribute toward professional development.

Additional Information

No VISA sponsorship available for this role.

You are encouraged to call or visit for an informal discussion about the role and to meet the team. For full details, please see the attached job description.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

We look forward to your application.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.