Job summary
- Main area
- Chemotherapy
- Grade
- Band 5/6 Development
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 390-CAN-SO-8271
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £31,049 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy
Band 5/6 Development
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for nurses interested in a career in Cancer Nursing .
The Chemotherapy Nurse will support patients with a diagnosis of cancer undergoing systemic anti cancer therapy (SACT).
You will develop clinical expertise and professional knowledge in the delivery of chemotherapy/SACT by undertaking competency based training with support and guidance from the Chemotherapy Nurse practitioners that will enable you to progress to a band 6 role on successful completion of the programme. This programme can take 12-24 months to complete .
You will work and act as a role model for professional practice at all times and deliver high standards of nursing and supportive care to patients, their families and carers.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from enthusiastic registered nurses to join a dedicated multi-disciplinary chemotherapy team and work in our purpose built 22 chair Chemotherapy Day Unit at Southend Hospital.
Ideally applicants will have at least 1 year experience of caring for patients with cancer in a general setting and wish to develop their knowledge and skills further by working within the specialty of Oncology/Chemotherapy/SACT
We are able to offer you academic opportunities to study relevant cancer/chemotherapy related courses that will contribute towards your professional development and enhance your clinical practice .
You are encouraged to call or come for an informal visit to discuss this role and meet the team.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Staff Nurse - Chemotherapy role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person specification
Professional/Clinical
Essential criteria
- First Level registration with NMC Previous postregistration experience. Good communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of post regristration study in cancer care. Cannulation skills. Oncology/haematology experience
Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to or working towards degree level.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstratable post registration experience
Research
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of clinical trials and treatment Protocols
Management
Essential criteria
- Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policy initiatives Evidence of team working
Desirable criteria
- Audit knowledge Computer skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Ann McCourt
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702 385614
- Additional information
Ann McCourt - 03004433261
Dawn Langley -03004433261
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