South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Chemotherapy Nurse
The closing date is 13 November 2026

Job summary
This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Phoenix Unit Team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed nurse to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality safe Oncology and haematology care. The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with an active NMC Pin. The nurse will be degree level educated (Adult) or working towards with relevant current clinical experience. Mentorship skills would be desirable. N59/safe administration of chemotherapy (SACT) qualification would also be desirable.

You will ensure the best possible standards of patient care and maintain patient safety to assist in providing a positive patient experience. The right candidate will have strong communication skills. You will be fully supported to ensure you develop the skills required for the post. If you are looking for a challenge in your career and interested in the post please get in touch.

Main duties of the job
You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident in communicating with patients who are often facing a life limiting illness as well as members of the wider multi-disciplinary team.

We are looking for someone with a genuine interest in caring for patients with cancer, and are keen to develop and progress in the future. You will be expected to carry out venepuncture, venesection and cannulate patients daily. Aseptic non touch technique will be used in accessing Hickman Lines, PICCs and Ports. You will assess and triage patients daily interpreting blood results and planning treatment delivery.

You will need to be hard working, flexible and fit in well within our existing team. You will need to be able to demonstrate the Trust Values within your everyday work. Full training within Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT)

About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: C9155-MDNM-1126-14
Job locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Main Purpose of the Job
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.

The specialist nurse will:

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team working under the direction of line manager/Matron.
• Continue to develop advanced knowledge and skills within the specialist sphere of practice.
• Support with the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients under the direction of the line manager/Matron.
• Support the development of nursing practice within the specialist field through the use of evidence based practice and in line with agreed national standards, and contribute to the body of nursing knowledge.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner within their sphere of practice.
• Continuously improve clinical standards in line with clinical governance framework.
• Exercise accountability as set out in the NMC Code.
• Contribute to training and education within the specialist area.
• Provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
• Provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
• Represent the service nationwide in the absence of the line manager/Matron.
• Play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for the specialist area are met.
• Manage and lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
• Support and undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist practice.
• Comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential: Experience of care delivery; Experience of the specialism, which would normally be gained through working at Band 5; Evidence of leading a team; Evidence of leading innovation in practice; Evidence of leading change management; Evidence of practice development.
Desirable: Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients; Budget Management; Participation in recruitment and selection process; Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence; Experience in implementing quality frameworks.

Physical Skills
Essential: Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy; Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.; Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.

Qualifications
Essential: Current 1st level NMC registration; Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent); Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience; Clinical skills accreditation or willingness to complete.
Desirable: Leadership and Management Course; Basic knowledge of financial management; Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential: Basic IT skills; Understanding of contemporary nursing issues; Evidence of continuous professional development; Knowledge of how to facilitate learning; Leadership skills; Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues; Knowledge of research and clinical audit; Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics; Venepuncture, cannulation and IV drug administration; Proven interpersonal skills; Practice assessor / practice assessor skills; Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post; Time management; Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care.
Desirable: Qualification in specialty; Resource management skills; Counselling and appraisal skills.

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Royal Hospital, Kayll Road, SUNDERLAND, SR4 7TP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.stsft.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Rayanne Fawcett, Rayanne.fawcett@nhs.net