Job overview
The post holder will be responsible for deputising and managing The Pine Therapy Unit in the absence of the senior sister, ensuring that the staff provides a high quality service to patients.
They will take an active role in helping to develop and maintain the chemotherapy service, ensuring an effective and safe service, with a high level of patient satisfaction and positive staff morale.
The post holder will also carry responsibility in providing provision of first full assessment and pre-chemotherapy counselling of new patients providing holistic best care through the patient’s cancer journey.
The post holder will also be an integral part of the senior nursing team, responsible for supervision of junior staff and the teaching of learners.
The post holder will act as a role model to junior staff, and be an educational resource to other members of the team.
The post holder will be expected to rotate at times to our outreach service at Gravesend. Transport is provided
Main duties of the job
To implement nurse-led clinics in line with service need and patient review; i.e Pre chemotherapy clinics.
To ensure the safe administration of cytotoxic therapies within the chemotherapy unit and in patient ward, acting as a resource for patients and staff, ensuring they receive the necessary support needed.
To be involved in the implementation and audit of cytotoxic treatments received within the Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust
To provide a leadership role model to junior staff and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.
The post holder will support in the development of chemotherapy services in the community alongside the Lead Chemotherapy and Lead Cancer Nurse as set out by the Independent cancer taskforce in Achieving World Class Cancer Outcomes 2015-2020
Act as a resource to cover 24 hour on call telephone as part of the rota, liaising with the necessary multi-disciplinary teams as and when necessary.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To facilitate and expedite co-ordinated patient-centred care for chemotherapy patients by communicating and liaising effectively (written and/or verbal) with:
Lead Cancer Nurse
Lead Chemotherapy Nurse
Senior Sister Pine Therapy Unit/ Holly Ward
Members of the Local Chemotherapy Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) o Consultant Oncologists o Consultant Haematologists o Aseptics Manager
All members of the multidisciplinary team to establish strong, effective working relationships
Nurse Specialist Colleagues o Acute Oncology Nurses regarding advise for admission avoidance or guidance for inpatient admissions
Macmillan Haematology CNS and Support Nurse o Macmillan Breast CNS and Support Nurse o Macmillan Upper GI and HPB CNS’s o Macmillan Uro-Oncology CNS’s o Macmillan Colorectal CNS and Support Nurse o Macmillan Gynaecology CNS and Support Nurse
Macmillan Lymphodema CNS o Palliative Care Nurses o Psychosocial Social Worker
Staff Grade Acute Oncology Doctor, Haematology Registrars, Clinical Fellow, Senior House Officer, House Officers
Radiology Staff regarding the PICC service and investigations required for patients
Pharmacy Staff regarding chemotherapy
Outpatient staff regarding patient appointments
Medical records staff regarding patient medical records
Transport Staff regarding transport needs of patients attending outpatient appointments or diagnostic/treatment sessions
Person specification
Nursing
Essential
- Cannulation skills
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This advert is for Chemotherapy Nurse with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Dartford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £41,957 - £50,387 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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