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Sister/Charge Nurse - Chemotherapy Unit (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Profession
Nurse (adult and children)
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
20 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
10 Jul 2025

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable nurse with relevant post registration experience. The post registration qualifications  that are required are Mentorship, and a SACT qualification. As a cancer nurse you will have access to training and education as well as the support of a fantastic, dedicated team. The opportunities for a cancer nurse are wide ranging and our career pathways branch out into many other areas setting you off on a rewarding career.

This is a varied  and exciting role with the opportunity  for professional and personal development within the challenging and rewarding specialty of Oncology/Haematology.

We have 2 Chemotherapy Units at Preston and at Chorley Hospital. You will be required to work across both sites.

Must have current SACT experience.

We are currently recruiting fixed term to cover Maternity Leave until December 2026 and permanent roles.

Main duties of the job

We  are looking for experienced nurses in the innovative field of Chemotherapy to become a Chemotherapy Sister/Charge Nurse providing excellent quality care for cancer patients during their Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment.

We were shortlisted in the Nursing times Awards 2018 as Finalist in the Cancer  Nursing Category. We are a strong team who regularly receive  excellent patient feedback.

What we do: • Cytotoxic chemotherapy • Trial treatments • Biological therapies • Radiotherapy

We provide a wide range of leadership, clinical development and post registration programs to support staff to reach their full potential, and have some of the best learning facilities in the country. As a Centre for Health Innovation and Research our staff have lots of opportunities to participate in clinical trials and studies, and as a teaching hospital you can get involved in delivering education programs for student doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Our staff are our greatest asset and we believe that supporting our workforce to grow, develop and innovate creates a great place to work, and enables us to provide excellent care with compassion for our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assist in the day to day management of the unit

Assist and support the oncology/ chemotherapy team to deliver a comprehensive oncology service in line with local/National standards

Administer Sytemic Anti-Cancer Treatments [SACT] according to local and national guidelines

Triage telephone post treatment patients according to UKON’s Triage Tool

For more information please see attached the job description & person specification linked to this post.