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Community Chemotherapy Nurse
Dundee | Up to £44,500 + Company Car or £4,887.50 Car Allowance | Monday-Friday | No Nights or Weekends

Experienced in chemotherapy or SACT and looking for a better work-life balance?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse or SACT Nurse to move away from the pressures of a busy hospital environment and deliver specialist cancer treatment directly in patients’ own homes.

I’m recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading specialist healthcare providers for a Community Chemotherapy Nurse covering Dundee and the surrounding areas.

You’ll manage your own community caseload, spend meaningful one-to-one time with your patients and deliver high-quality oncology, haematology and systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) within the home.

What’s on Offer?

Salary up to £44,500 per annum
Company car or £4,887.50 car allowance
Monday-Friday working
No nights, weekends or bank holidays
Paid NMC registration
Private medical insurance following qualifying period
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Structured induction programme
Ongoing oncology and clinical development
Excellent clinical support and governanceThe Role

As a Community Chemotherapy Nurse, you’ll work autonomously across Dundee and the surrounding areas, delivering specialist cancer treatments safely within patients’ homes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in the community
Administering oncology and haematology treatments safely and in line with clinical protocols
Completing pre-treatment clinical assessments
Reviewing observations and identifying treatment-related concerns
Cannulation, venepuncture and vascular access management
Monitoring patients during treatment and responding to adverse reactions
Maintaining accurate electronic clinical records
Educating and supporting patients and their families throughout treatment
Liaising with hospitals, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
Managing your own community caseload and daily scheduleWhat We’re Looking For

To be considered, you’ll need:

Active NMC registration as an Adult Nurse / RGN
Recent experience administering chemotherapy with SACT passport 
Competency in the administration of cytotoxic drugs
Strong cannulation and venepuncture skills
Experience managing vascular access devices
Confident clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and patient-care skills
Ability to work independently within a community setting
Full UK driving licenceWhy Make the Move into Community Oncology?

This is a chance to continue using your specialist oncology skills while gaining greater autonomy, more control over your working week and considerably more one-to-one time with your patients.

You’ll be able to build genuine relationships with the people you care for, manage your own day and deliver treatment in an environment where patients often feel most comfortable - their own home.

If you’re an experienced Chemotherapy Nurse, Oncology Nurse, SACT Nurse, Haematology Nurse, Cancer Nurse or Community Chemotherapy Nurse looking for your next opportunity in Dundee, I’d love to speak with you.

Apply today or contact Sam at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation.

Ref: LICSF