Bank Chemotherapy Nurse

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Chemotherapy Nurse to join our Cancer Services team at The London Clinic, working across our Oncology Inpatients (Level 1), Oncology Chemotherapy Day Stay (Level 3) and Haematology & Stem Cell Transplant (Level 4) units in the Duchess of Devonshire Wing. We are offering a competitive hourly rate.

Main duties of the job
As a bank chemotherapy nurse, you will deliver expert, compassionate care to patients with a broad range of oncology and haematological diagnoses, including the safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy. Enjoy the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle while gaining experience across inpatient, day care and stem cell transplant settings. You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, maintaining the highest standards of patient-centred care.

About us
Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care."

Job responsibilities

• To provide high-quality oncology and haemato-oncology nursing care across our cancer floors, according to your competencies.
• Safely administering systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive treatments via peripheral and central venous access devices, in line with Clinic protocols and national standards.
• Assessing, planning and delivering individualised, holistic care, supporting patients, families and carers through complex treatment pathways.
• Monitoring and managing treatment-related toxicities and symptoms, and caring for CVADs.
• Recognising and responding to oncological and haematological emergencies, using the UKONS triage tool to assess and escalate acute oncology presentations.
• Delivering compassionate end of life care on our inpatient ward, and co-ordinated ambulatory SACT on our chemotherapy day unit.
• Caring for patients with haematological conditions and those undergoing stem cell transplantation, including GVHD monitoring, stem cell return and blood transfusion (where competent).
• Maintaining accurate nursing records on Meditech and Mosaiq.
• Working under the direction of the Nurse in Charge and alongside consultants, CNSs, pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Adhering to The London Clinic's policies, including Infection Prevention & Control, COSHH (cytotoxic handling), Health & Safety and Information Governance

Essential qualifications and experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with active NMC registration.
• UK university accredited chemotherapy/SACT administration course, with evidence of competence.
• Current IV and SACT Passports.
• Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience in an oncology or haemato-oncology setting, including SACT administration.
• Proficient in the management of central venous access devices, phlebotomy and cannulation.
• Sound knowledge of cancer treatments, their toxicities and oncological emergencies.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, adaptable approach to working across different clinical areas.

Desirable

• Experience across inpatient oncology, chemotherapy day care and/or haematology and stem cell transplant.
• Stem cell return and blood transfusion competencies (required for Level 4 shifts).
• UKONS triage training and Level 2 Advanced Communication Skills.
• Experience of Meditech and Mosaiq, and of working in the independent sector.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Contact: Temporary Staffing Partner, Rory Robson, R.Robson@thelondonclinic.co.uk, 02079354444

Closing date: 05 November 2026

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