Chemotherapy Nurse
The closing date is 28 April 2026
Job summary
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.
About us
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
Details
Date posted
15 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
390-CAN-SO-8318-D
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell chase
Westcliff on sea
SS00RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell chase
Westcliff on sea
SS00RY
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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