Sister/ Charge 7A Chemotherapy Day Unit

Job Summary We have vacancies for Band 6 Nurses who are already experienced and Chemotherapy competent. We are a nurse led service, providing chemotherapy, supportive therapies and apheresis to patients with Haemato‑Oncology and Solid Cancer. On our spacious Cancer Treatment Unit you will be able to rotate between the chemotherapy delivery area and supportive area. You will receive excellent training and development, and the opportunity to progress within your profession. We actively encourage our nurses and allied health professionals to take part in research projects and to work towards Masters and PhDs, providing dedicated support. Our nurses work a variety of day shifts and the unit is primarily open Monday‑Friday with smaller numbers of patients treated at the weekends. We are able to offer posts to both full time and part time staff. In order to be shortlisted you must have completed a SACT course. Please note this advert may close early upon receiving a high volume of applications. Main duties of the job To provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care in conjunction with the inter‑professional team. As a proficient practitioner in SACT care, the post holder acts as a professional role model and clinical teacher. He / she will also provide effective mentorship and supervision, participating in the education and training of nursing and non‑nursing staff. He/she also takes charge of the Day Care Unit as required, liaising closely with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse with continuing responsibility. The post holder will be asked to perform the Clinic Nurse Role at times – coordinating all the prescriptions, blood tests and confirmations in advance, so that treatment production /dispensary occurs in a timely manner. About Us Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. Details Date posted: 21 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 6 Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year per annum inc Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: 259‑4728809SBH‑U Job location: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE Person Specification Essential Qualifications Registrant with NMC Chemotherapy certified Mentorship course Specialist relevant clinical course Desirable Qualifications Leadership programme or equivalent Degree or working towards first degree Chemotherapy course Essential Experience Relevant cancer care experience Chemotherapy certification Mentor to student nurses / preceptor to newly qualified nurses Essential Skills Evidence of proficient clinical skills in SACT care Proficient in communication Understanding of reflective practice and how it can be used Evidence of critical thinking and initiative to solve problems and manage workload Able to work in a changing environment and to actively support / promote planned change Demonstrates effective team work skills Basic computer skills Essential Knowledge Evidence of continuing professional development Up to date knowledge of clinical speciality and evidence based practice Knowledge of current NHS, professional and educational issues Understanding of current educational practices relating to training Essential Other Caring manner towards both patients, visitors and colleagues Able to form good inter‑personal relationships with all members of the inter‑professional team Approachable and enthusiastic Professionally assertive Competent teacher of critical care skills and practices Competent mentor Evidence of continued personal learning 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: Barts Health NHS TrustAddress: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BEEmployer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr