Chemotherapy Nurse

Overview

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Job title : Chemotherapy Nurse

Closing date : 05 October 2025

About the role

We are a team of nurses providing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive therapies for patients at all stages of their cancer journey in day unit settings to both Oncology and Haematology Patients. This post is based at our West Middlesex site. As part of the Trusts ongoing development a newly built Chemotherapy unit is under construction and is due to open in 2026.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses with an interest in Oncology / Haematology nursing. You will need to be experienced, reliable and have a flexible approach with a dynamic proactive leadership style. You will need sound up to date clinical skills. The successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork. Nurses within our Trust are expected to ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within their own sphere of responsibility. They should work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.

Requirements include : First level NMC registration; post-registration experience; Oncology / Haematology experience; Chemotherapy experience; teaching and assessing qualification.

Main duties of the job

• Be a member of the Haematology / Oncology day unit Team at West Middlesex Hospital
• Ensure safe, effective delivery of chemotherapy and co-medications, and appropriate follow-up / monitoring for patients receiving chemotherapy according to recognised local and national chemotherapy and Joint Management Guidelines
• Provide a range of supportive treatments in a day care unit to patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological diseases
• Support the Chemotherapy Nursing team with delivery of the educational programme for chemotherapy nurses and non-oncology specialist staff involved in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy
• Support the Operational Manager in the day-to-day management of the service and overall development of the nurse-led chemotherapy clinic service

Job summary

Are you a chemotherapy trained nurse or are you interested in a career in cancer nursing? We have a band 6 nursing post available in our team. We are a team of nurses providing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive therapies for patients at all stages of their cancer journey in day unit settings to both Oncology and Haematology Patients. This post is based at our West Middlesex site. As part of the Trusts ongoing development a newly built Chemotherapy unit is under construction and is due to open in 2026.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated nurses with an interest in Oncology / Haematology nursing. You will need to be experienced, reliable and have a flexible approach with a dynamic proactive leadership style. You will need sound up to date clinical skills. The successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills, a high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork. Nurses within our Trust are expected to ensure that an individual programme of care is planned, implemented and evaluated for each patient within their own sphere of responsibility. They should work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.

Qualifications : First level NMC registration; Post-registration experience; Oncology / Haematology experience; Chemotherapy experience; Teaching and assessing qualification.

Key working relationships

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us "Good" in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and "Outstanding" in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

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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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer : Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address : West Middlesex University Hospital Site, Isleworth, TW7 6AF

Employer's website : https : / / www.chelwest.nhs.uk /

Salary : £42,939 to £50,697 a year incl. HCAS

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