Job summary
- Main area
- Chemotherapy/SACT/Haematology/Oncology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Band 6 SACT trained nurses to cover maternity leave ending Aug/Sep 2026)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 390-CAN-SO-8318
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on sea
- Salary
- £38,682 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Chemotherapy Nurse
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
Our Chemotherapy Day Unit is seeking enthusiastic experienced Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners to join it's dedicated multi-disciplinary chemotherapy team and work in our purpose built 22 chair unit at Southend hospital for a period of 12 months covering maternity leave.
As our Chemotherapy Nurse Practitioners you will be chemotherapy competent and have considerable experience of caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy in team a solid tumour and/or haematology setting and predominantly you will be caring for patients receiving chemotherapy and supportive care. You will also support senior staff in the mentoring, support and development of trainee chemotherapy nurses.
Above all we are looking for experienced cancer nurses with passion and drive who demonstrate specialist clinical expertise and professional knowledge in the delivery of chemotherapy/ SACT and are committed to maintaining and improving care for patients and their families who are undergoing chemotherapy/SACT.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to support the delivery of the outpatient chemotherapy service with in providing comprehensive nursing support for patients undergoing chemotherapy and supportive care in line with the broad aims of Improving Outcomes Guidance for the delivery of chemotherapy services.
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 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 an experienced cancer nurse with passion and drive who demonstrate specialist clinical expertise and professional knowledge in the delivery of chemotherapy/ SACT then we want to hear from you.
Please see the attached JD for further details on this role.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a Haematology and/ or Oncology setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of nursing patients with cancer and palliative care needs
Skills
Essential criteria
- Chemotherapy competence/ SACT passport
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of academic SACT nursing modules
- PAS experience
- Nurse prescribing
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registered
- Chemotherapy competency assessment
Desirable criteria
- Counselling qualification
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/Senior SACT nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004433261
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