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Job summary

Main area
Chemotherapy
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (End date November 2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fixed term)
Job ref
290-SCCS-2157
Employer
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Charing Cross Hospital
Town
London
Salary
pa inclusive
Closing
19/02/2026 23:59

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Chemotherapy Nurse - Oncology and Palliative Care

Band 6

 Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.  

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.  

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

 

 

Job overview

We are seeking experienced Chemotherapy Nurses (Band 6) to join our dedicated oncology team. In this pivotal role, you will deliver expert, patient-centred care as a named nurse for a defined group of patients, ensuring the highest standards of practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code and Trust guidelines.

As a Chemotherapy Nurse, you will:

  • Provide specialist care and clinical leadership within the ward or department.
  • Safely administer chemotherapy and intravenous treatments in accordance with Trust protocols.
  • Support the Ward Manager by deputising when required and managing complex clinical situations.
  • Maintain up-to-date specialist knowledge and act as a role model for best practice.
  • Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives, including audits and risk management.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to enhance the patient experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about oncology care and committed to continuous improvement. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide positive clinical leadership
    Work collaboratively with the senior nurse team to promote high standards of specialist nursing care and support. Deputise for the line manager within the speciality, managing complex situations and taking appropriate action in a variety of settings.

  • Ensure effective ward/department management
    Support the senior nurse team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area and uphold high standards of care.

  • Act as a professional role model
    Demonstrate flexibility in approach, providing both direct and indirect clinical care, and contributing to teaching and research activities.

  • Maintain expert oncology nursing practice
    Keep up to date with developments in the speciality, complete mandatory and annual training, and utilise specialist skills and knowledge to deliver safe, effective care.

  • Support the Ward Manager
    Assist in the safe, efficient management of the ward and deputise in their absence to ensure continuity of leadership.

  • Promote a learning environment
    Encourage and participate in the supervision and teaching of junior staff and new team members, including nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. 

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse (level 1)
  • Relevant specialist course or equivalent experience in oncology nursing
  • Recognised chemotherapy course or equivalent.
  • Mentorship course
Desirable criteria
  • Has attained or is willing to work towards Degree/Bsc in Nursing.

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience in people management and improving the patient experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure.
  • Competency in medication administration including IV drugs and chemotherapy certification
  • IT skills including use of email and Microsoft Office packages.
  • Engages in reflective practice to facilitate learning and improvement in self and others
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to appraise staff and willingness to learn new skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerAccredited Living Wage EmployerNHS Rainbow Badge - BronzeWe Work Flexibly

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Geeta Ramnauth
Job title
Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
020 331 17864