Job summary
- Main area
- Chemotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: N/A
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (MONDAY TO FRIDAY)
- Job ref
- 418-CAN43557-EH
- Employer
- Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Luton & Dunstable Hospital
- Town
- Luton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/04/2026
Employer heading
Chemotherapy Nurse Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are thrilled to be expanding our chemotherapy unit and are looking for an enthusiastic, forward‑thinking Band 7 Chemotherapy Nurse to join us. This is a key leadership role where you’ll help drive excellence in compassionate, patient‑centred care.
This is an exciting chance to shape and influence the growth of our oncology and haematology services, contributing to an evolving unit that’s dedicated to delivering outstanding treatment and support for our patients.
Main duties of the job
In joint collaboration with the Macmillan Lead Nurse for Cancer Services, Lead Chemotherapy Nurse, Consultant Lead and Lead Pharmacist to oversee the strategic development of chemotherapy services, ensuring consultation with key personnel to secure resources to maintain the viability and accreditation of the chemotherapy service.
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In joint collaboration with the Macmillan Lead Nurse for Cancer Services, Lead Chemotherapy Nurse, Consultant Lead and Lead Pharmacist to oversee the strategic development of chemotherapy services, ensuring consultation with key personnel to secure resources to maintain the viability and accreditation of the chemotherapy service.
Works in collaboration with the Consultant Lead, and Lead Pharmacist to ensure the preparation of necessary protocols, policies and guidelines, and develop a robust system for review. Ensures the successful delivery of all necessary procedures, protocols, pathways and training are in place consistently and for peer review.
Is directly involved in the care and management of patients receiving chemotherapy and their post treatment follow up, working in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Instigate appropriate investigations, diagnostic tests and imaging according to presentation and care pathways. Provide on-going assessment and interpretation of blood parameters, on-going care needs – liaise with other members of the clinical team as necessary.
Provide advice and counselling for patients and their carers - demonstrating proficiency at breaking bad news.
Provide specialised advice to patients on the control of physical and psychological symptoms.
Act as a resource for nursing issues in the training provision and service re-design of the Chemotherapy Service
Work closely with the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse to provide senior nurse leadership to the Haem/Onc team and across the Trust, developing nursing practice based upon clinical expertise and evidence and advising the Macmillan Head of Nursing for Cancer Services regarding strategy and development within services.
Be operationally responsible for the smooth running of the Chemotherapy Day Unit, and provide line management and leadership support for the Chemotherapy Nurses in this area.
Ensure that the Chemotherapy team consists of members who are able to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team, using protocols and guidelines – that they are competent to assess patients’ clinical and psychological needs.
Provide senior nursing leadership to the Chemotherapy Nurses, developing protocol based care to support autonomous working within the Haem/Onc Service.
Network across organisational boundaries and be proactive in establishing appropriate relationships and partnerships to positively influence healthcare delivery within both secondary and primary care.
Take a lead role in developing clinical practice within the Chemotherapy Day Unit and monitor clinical effectiveness through audit and research.
Participate actively and work collaboratively with EOE Cancer Alliance Chemotherapy Nurses Group to ensure equitable care across the Trust and facilitate service development.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Extensive RGN post registration experience
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification
- Accredited chemotherapy administration course
- Leadership qualification/training
- Education to degree level or evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- BSC Degree
- Non medical prescriber
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent oncology experience within the last 6 -12 months
- Recent experience in administration of chemotherapy within the last 6 – 12 months
- Demonstrable achievement in improving patient care, being forward thinking and innovative
Desirable criteria
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Research and audit experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Up to date knowledge of clinical and professional issues
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- IT Skills
- Ability to work within and lead and motivate a team
- Knowledge of ordering tests and referral process
Desirable criteria
- Skills related to therapeutic procedures
- Experience of audit, research and evidence based nursing care
- Previous Leadership experience/position
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicky Brown
- Job title
- Senior Chemotherapy Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01582497503
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