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Job summary

Main area
haematology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
390-CSS-BA-3487
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Orsett
Town
Orsett
Salary
£39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioner - Haematology

Band 6

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

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Hematology Infusion & Chemotherapy Nurse:

You will provide specialised care to patients receiving hematology treatments, including chemotherapy and infusions. Monitors patient responses, manages side effects, administers complex therapies, educates patients and families, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate, evidence‑based care.

Main duties of the job


Administer hematology infusions and chemotherapy; assess and monitor patients; manage symptoms and adverse reactions; provide education and emotional support; maintain accurate documentation; coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team; ensure safety, infection control, and adherence to treatment protocols.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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 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

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Administration of IV medications competency
  • Cannulation competency
  • Administration of IV medication competency
  • Blood transfusion competency
  • SACT competency

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post NMC registration experience
  • Excellent communication
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in field of haematology

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold Awardhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

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
Jodie Nightingill
Job title
Lead Nurse Professions and Pathology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 443 3871
Additional information

email contact preferred please. 

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