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Nurse Team Leader - Chemotherapy Suite

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
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Location
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
26 Nov 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
12 Nov 2025

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Nurse Team Leader 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.

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.

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.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.