Job overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic experienced Senior Chemotherapy Nurses to join our senior nurse establishment in a dedicated multi-disciplinary chemotherapy team and work in our purpose built 20-chair Chemotherapy Day Unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford.

You will need to be chemotherapy competent and have considerable experience of caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy in a solid tumour and/or haematology setting.

Above all we are looking for experienced cancer nurses with passion and drive who are committed to maintaining and improving care for patients and their families who are undergoing chemotherapy/SACT.

So, if this sounds like you, please apply today!

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of senior nurses to lead and develop the Chemotherapy Nursing team and demonstrate specialist expertise and professional knowledge.

You will work and act as a role model for professional practice and leadership within chemotherapy and cancer nursing and will act as a clinical expert providing expert advice when required.

We are able to offer you academic opportunities to study relevant cancer/chemotherapy related courses that will contribute towards your professional development and enhance your clinical practice .

You are encouraged to call or come for an informal visit to discuss this role and meet the team.

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
 
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
 
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. 

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.