About this role
Job summary
Join our dedicated team as a Haematology Infusion & Chemotherapy Nurse, where you'll play a vital role in delivering expert, compassionate care to patients undergoing complex treatments. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to support individuals through every stage of their treatment journey in a highly specialised and fast-paced environment.
You will be responsible for administering chemotherapy, infusions, and other advanced haematology therapies, while closely monitoring patient responses and managing any side effects with skill and sensitivity. Your role will also involve providing clear guidance and reassurance to patients and their families, helping them understand their treatment and feel supported throughout.
Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure care is safe, effective, and evidence-based at all times.
If you are a skilled and empathetic nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and making a meaningful difference, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive clinical setting.
Main duties of the job
Administer haematology infusions and chemotherapy Assess and monitor patients Manage symptoms and adverse reactions Provide education and emotional support Maintain accurate documentation Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team Ensure safety, infection control, and adherence to treatment protocols.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description.We look forward to your application!Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full NMC Registration ENB 237/N59 chemotherapy course or equivalent
Desirable
Mentorship qualification or equivalent Specialist haematology course
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience Demonstrates evidence of developing innovative practice Cannualation / Venepuncture competent Blood transfusion competent
Desirable
Involvement in audit & quality programmes Experience in NHS Experience of working in haematology
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Rowley Road
Orsett
RM16 3EU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)