Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chemotherapy Nurse Specialist, Band 7

Site

West Middlesex University hospital

This is a newly created post as we transition to a newly constructed oncology Haematology Day unit. You will join the existing Chemotherapy CNS to support patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments.

Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team the Chemotherapy specialist nurse will have a key role in leading nursing developments and improvements in the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of care for patients undergoing chemotherapy for both day patients and outpatients. The post holder will have a major role in providing education and training for other health care professionals, as well as leading and contributing to the provision of expert nursing care to patients.

The role requires the post holder to work within the clinical area when necessary.

You assist the Chemotherapy ANP with the day to day management of the Chemotherapy Service and supervision of junior staff within this area.

· To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, plus the national cancer service guidelines for Cancer.

· To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being maintained

· Act a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced

· To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.

· To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate

· To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients

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.

· To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, plus the national cancer service guidelines for Cancer.

· To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained and act when standards are not being maintained

· Act a clinical role model, ensuring clinical expertise and practice is enhanced

· To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised programmes of care.

· To recognise changes in patients conditions which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate

· To clearly present the patients point of view to others, including promoting and protecting the interest and dignity of patients

Clinical

· Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills

· Demonstrate specialist oncology knowledge and a problem-solving approach, complications of the disease process or progression and complications of treatment.

· To understand treatment regimens and side effects, plus complications of chemotherapy.

· To take an active role in risk assessment, supporting implementation of strategies to minimise risk. Ensuring incidents and near misses are reported, through promoting a no blame culture

· To establish and maintain effective communication, both verbal and written and relationships with Multi-disciplinary team

· To be aware of team member’s skills / capabilities and be able to delegate tasks appropriately.

· To be proficient in the skills of phlebotomy and cannulation

· To ensure that measurable standards of nursing care are set, maintained and evaluated at regular intervals and advise on planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care given in the day unit.

· To be responsible for the keeping of accurate and confidential records.

· To participate in the delivery of the Cancer Personalised care program

Professional Duties

· To provide mentorship and preceptorship as required

· To take responsibility for own continuing professional development and performance, including identifying own development needs and maintain own portfolio in accordance with re-registration requirements

· To support the development of other team members in collaboration with other specialist staff, assess the educational needs of staff, and develop a strategy to meet them.

· To produce written information for patients receiving chemotherapy ensuring this information is kept up to date.

· Deputise for Chemotherapy ANP

Managerial Duties

· To manage verbal complaints and refer on when unable to resolve, encouraging junior staff to be proactive in the management of verbal / potential complaints

· To participate in investigation of incidents / complaints required, including preparing detailed report/ letters to complainants

· To recognise, prevent where possible, and manage areas of conflict.

· Assist in the scheduling of oncology treatments.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

This advert closes on Thursday 30 Jul 2026