Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Team player
- Skills
Good communication skills
- Skills
Proven leadership skills
- Skills
Cytotoxic drug administration
- Skills
Cannulation and Venepuncture
- Skills
Ability to prioritise patient care
- Knowledge
Cytotoxic treatments and their side effects
- Knowledge
Health and Safety
- Knowledge
Management of central venous access devices
- Qualifications
RN1
- Qualifications
In possession of Oncology or Haematology Care modules
- Qualifications
SACT accredited course or competencies
- Other Requirements
Interest in teaching both staff and Clients
- Other Requirements
Role model our Trust values every day
- Other Requirements
Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Previous Experience
Proven experience at Band 5 in Oncology / Haematology
- Previous Experience
Working with learners
- Previous Experience
Handling distressed patients and carers and other staff members
Desirable
17 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Resource management
- Skills
IT skills
- Skills
Teaching skills
- Skills
Manage ward/department in Sister’s
- Knowledge
Current relevant research
- Knowledge
Quality assurance
- Knowledge
Clinical Audit
- Knowledge
Staff development
- Knowledge
Radiation treatments
- Qualifications
BSc / Msc
- Qualifications
Counselling Skills
- Qualifications
Mentorship or teaching course
- Previous Experience
Team nursing
- Previous Experience
Change management
- Previous Experience
Working with chemo care or electronic prescribing systems
- Previous Experience
CVADS
- Previous Experience
Audits
Job overview
We are recruiting for a Nurse Team Leader - Chemotherapy Suite who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to lead our team within the dynamic SACT day unit at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. If you enjoy a challenge and are ready to take on a leadership role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Our day unit, equipped with 20 treatment chairs, operates from 08:00 to 20:00, Monday to Friday, providing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies to adult patients.
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 Nurse Team Leader will be responsible for delivering a high standard of specialist nursing care to all patients within MVCC. Able to coordinate the overall management of the Unit.
The post holder will facilitate the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice in the clinical area.
You will be working independently/autonomously without direct supervision, accountable for own professional actions.
The successful candidate will also take an active role in deputising and supporting the Unit Sister.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.
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.
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This advert is for Nurse Team Leader - Chemotherapy Suite with East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust in Northwood, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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