Senior SACT / Chemotherapy Nurse

NHS; Windsor; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare and dental cover

Access to advanced cancer treatments

Wellbeing support and retail discounts

Free parking

Job summary

GenesisCare UK in Windsor is seeking a Senior SACT Nurse to deliver chemotherapy nursing services and deputise for the line manager. You will lead patient care, manage a caseload, and collaborate with consultants and pharmacists to provide holistic cancer care.

The role requires at least 2 years in oncology, NMC registration, and UKONS SACT Passport (or willingness to obtain). You will join a dedicated team with excellent training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• NMC registration is required for practice in the UK.
• UKONS SACT Passport is preferred or available within 3 months.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in oncology, administering chemotherapy/SACT.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families.
• Manage a patient caseload and liaise with medical consultants.
• Deliver chemotherapy/SACT and monitor treatment safety.
• Lead nurse-led clinics and ensure accurate care plans and documentation.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in venepuncture and central venous access.

Skills

SACT delivery

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Senior SACT Nurse at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Windsor? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

Main duties of the job

The Role:

As a Senior SACT Nurse, you are responsible for delivering chemotherapy nursing services to patients within the unit and to deputise for the line manager where required. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.

What You'll Do:

• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and through all stages of treatment
• Ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, assessing health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This will include: -
  • Managing a patient caseload
  • Close liaison with medical consultants
  • Ordering diagnostic tests within agreed parameters
  • Running nurse-led clinics
• Work autonomously whilst providing clinical leadership, ensuring all patients have an accurate plan of care, which reflects the assessment undertaken and incorporates the issues and recommendations made ensuring clear documentation in the patients records
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in intravenous access, the management of central venous catheters, venepuncture, and chemotherapy delivery, including the management of anaphylaxis and extravasation

About us

Why GenesisCare?

Our SACT service has been designed to provide an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

You'll work within a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, with longer appointment times giving you more opportunity to focus on what matters: education, toxicity assessment, holistic care and emotional support.

Rather than focusing on volume, our model is built around clinical excellence and personalised care. You'll work closely with consultants, pharmacists, radiographers, Clinical Nurse Specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide truly holistic cancer care.

We offer patients access to a wide range of SACT and supportive treatments, alongside:

• A purpose-built infusion suite with private treatment pods
• On-site access to consultant reviews
• Pharmacist input when required
• Access to the best technology to support your patients journey and wellbeing such as Scalp cooling technology and Hilotherm to help prevent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
• Dietetic and Speech & Language Therapy support
• Exercise Medicine programme available to all patients
• Wellbeing support through our partnership with Penny Brohn
• Access to clinical trials and innovative treatment approaches

Job responsibilities

Invest in your development

At GenesisCare, we want our nurses to keep learning, developing and progressing. As part of the SACT team, you'll have access to:

• Funded CPD opportunities
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) training
• UKONS triage training and accreditation if not already held.
• Study days and internal teaching
• Attendance at national oncology conferences
• Clinical supervision
• Leadership pathways
• Opportunities to become involved in Quality Improvement projects
• Nurse Recognition Awards

For someone who wants to develop your specialist knowledge or take the next step toward clinical leadership, this is an opportunity to help shape the service while building your own career alongside it.

What you'll bring

Were looking for experienced oncology nurses who are confident in SACT delivery

• NMC registration
• A minimum of 2 years nursing experience within the oncology sector administering chemotherapy/SACT
• UKONS SACT Passport, or willingness to complete this within three months
• Experience in venepuncture, cannulation and central venous access devices
• Experience in oncology telephone triage and recognition/management of neutropenic sepsis
• Experience and competence in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsies
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to make decisions, prioritise and work accurately under pressure

A different way of working

We know that great nursing care needs the right environment.

Our model has been designed to give nurses more time with their patients, supported by a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, longer appointments and a strong focus on holistic care.

Youll also benefit from:

• Predictable working hours
• No overnight shifts
• A supportive leadership team
• Access to counselling and clinical supervision
• A structured induction programme

Why GenesisCare?

GenesisCare is the UKs leading independent specialist cancer care provider, bringing together world-class clinicians, advanced treatments and personalised cancer care.

Our approach is simple: treat the whole patient, not just the cancer.

You'll be part of a growing organisation with access to innovative treatments, clinical trials and opportunities to influence how cancer care is delivered.

You'll also receive:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Access to advanced cancer treatments for you and your family
• Wellbeing support and retail discounts
• Free parking

Were looking for experienced Senior SACT Nurses who are passionate about specialist cancer care and committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Experience

• See above job description

Qualifications

• See above job description

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.

Depending on experiencePlus excellent benefits + HCAS weighting