Job overview
Are you a highly motivated, forward thinking, registered nurse with an interest in developing your career within oncology/haematology chemotherapy?
We are looking for a Band 5 nurse, with experience in IV therapy and cannulation who is interested in working with chemotherapy/SACT patients within our busy nurse-led Macmillan chemotherapy day unit.
You will be supported developing your skills, and knowledge within this specialist field alongside completing the SACT university module and the SACT Passport.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within own sphere of responsibility.
- To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
- Support patients and carers in their information needs
- To participate in all relevant aspects of the Governance process.
- The post holder will adhere to the NMC code of Professional Conduct at all times and ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- To safely administer chemotherapy in keeping with local and national policy
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the full main responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experien
Essential
- • Minimum of 12 months post registration experience in an acute clinical setting.
Desirable
- Previously worked with cancer patients
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- • First Level registration nursing qualification.
- • Evidence of continuing professional development
- • IV drug administration certificate.
Desirable
- • Recognised Chemotherapy qualification or equivalent
- • Relevant post-registration qualification in cancer
- • Assessors /Mentorship qualification
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- • Cannulation and phlebotomy skills
- • Medication administration skills, including IV administration
- • IT skills
- • Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with people of all capabilities and attitudes
Desirable
- • Competent in the care and management of CVADs
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This advert is for Chemotherapy Staff Nurse with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £44,900 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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