# Chemotherapy Registered Nurse - Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chemotherapy-registered-nurse-lister-macmillan-cancer-centre/e195bb64-a7a9-4b27-baa5-9c5267a4c91a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chemotherapy-registered-nurse-lister-macmillan-cancer-centre/e195bb64-a7a9-4b27-baa5-9c5267a4c91a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust - **Location:** Lister Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Registered nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (3 x 08:00-18:00, 1 x 08:00-17:30) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-26T13:50:34.884Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Stevenage/East_North_Hertfordshire_Teaching_NHS_Trust/Lister_Macmillan_Cancer_Centre/Lister_Macmillan_Cancer_Centre-v8278784 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8278784?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are recruiting for a Chemotherapy Registered Nurse - Lister Macmillan Cancer Centre who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. We specialise in the administration of systemic anti-cancer therapies such as cytotoxic chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy agents. We also administer supportive treatments. We treat patients with a variety of cancer types in both the curative and palliative setting. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us. ### Main duties of the job The Chemotherapy Registered Nurse will undertake and assist in the safe administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal anti-bodies within the Oncology-Haematology client group, whilst also providing on-going support to patients and their carers. You will ensure that nursing care within the chemotherapy unit is a high standard and in accordance with hospital polices, procedures and standards and adheres to the Units philosophy. The post holder will provide a high quality service of care to patients and significant others and to promote a good learning environment. To support the Senior Nurse for Chemotherapy Services in all aspects of that role, as well as the other members of the team. The successful candidate would ideally have some experience of working within oncology and delivery of systemic anti cancer treatment, however full training will be provided to the right person. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Recognition and escalation of deteriorating patients **Desirable** - Venipuncture - Cannulation - IV administration of medications - Chemotherapy administration ### Knowledge **Essential** - Keeps up to date with developments in health and nursing. **Desirable** - Awareness of different cancer types and treatment modalities. ### Experience **Essential** - At least 1 year post-registration experience as a registered nurse in an acute setting. - Experience working with cancer patients in a medical setting. **Desirable** - Experience communicating sensitively with people who are distressed or in need of emotional support. - Previous exposure to central venous access devices. - Experience in the administration of cytotoxic chemotherapy. - Familiarity with the Chemocare prescription management system. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Active, current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council - Educated to degree level in adult nursing or a health-related subject - Willingness to undertake formal university-based chemotherapy course **Desirable** - Post-registration qualifications in the field of oncology and / or chemotherapy - Advanced communication course ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Role model our Trust values every day - Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion ## Documents - [additional role expectations (pdf, 104.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10704775) - [chemotherapy registered nurse (pdf, 384.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10681736) - [showcasing our teaching commitment (pdf, 5.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2905) - [must read guidance notes - application forms (pdf, 91.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=549) - [policy statement - recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=551) - [guidance on secondments for internal applicants (pdf, 101.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2748) - [guidance notes for applicants - how your data is used and stored (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=550) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.