Advanced Nurse Practitioner Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (Sact)

London North West University Healthcare Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) at Band 8a. The post involves autonomous practice, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope, supporting the day unit SACT service and nurse-delivered care.

Based at Northwick Park Hospital, you will work with the Consultant Nurse Chemotherapy and day unit team to deliver safe, patient-centred care and lead ongoing service development under

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on NMC register.
• Specialist post-registration qualification in oncology.
• Recognised SACT/Chemotherapy Qualification.
• MSc ANP/ACP.
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Advanced autonomous practitioner working independently and with other health professionals to assess, investigate, diagnose and treat patients attending the Chemotherapy Day Unit.
• Demonstrate ability to operate at a high level across all pillars of advanced practice.
• Lead and support the day unit team in delivering safe, patient-centred cancer care and implementing service developments.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Oncology qualification

SACT/Chemotherapy qualification

MSc ANP/ACP

Independent non-medical prescriber

Education

MSc ANP/ACP

Job description

Job summary
London Northwest University is committed to transforming Cancer Services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8A, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Systemic anti Cancer Therapy (SACT). We are looking for an innovative and inspirational SACT ANP who is passionate about making a difference to both patients and staff.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting new ways of working that emphasise efficient, effective and patient- focused care. You will practice autonomously as an ANP within the SACT service to provide patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice.
With the launch of our updated Cancer Strategy we are developing our day unit SACT service to be nurse delivered across the pathway including developing roles that encompass extended practice supported by appropriate education. You will work alongside our Consultant Nurse Chemotherapy, Trust Lead SACT Nurse and Chemotherapy Day unit manager to develop an environment that provides safe and responsive care. You will inspire and support the day unit team with shared values putting the patients at the centre of care delivery and service transformation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an advanced autonomous practitioner working both independently and alongside other health care professionals to assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients attending the Chemotherapy Day Unit with specific conditions utilising advanced levels of clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning. You will demonstrate ability to work autonomously at a high level across all pillars of advanced practice.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Details

Date posted: 28 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £63,665 to £70,887 a year
Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 337-NP-9983DG
Job locations: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education / qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC register.
• Specialist post registration qualification in oncology
• Recognised SACT/Chemotherapy Qualification
• MSc ANP/ACP
• Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• IRMER qualification
• Advanced communication skills training

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working as Nurse Practitioner at band 7 in chemotherapy setting
• Experience of assessing patients prior to receiving SACT in a solid tumour setting.
• Extensive contemporaneous post registration experience in chemotherapy day case setting
• Recent chemotherapy administration experienceInvolvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice.
• Teaching and assessing in clinical practice experience
• Proven leadership and management skills & experience

Desirable

• Evidence of practically applied knowledge and skills attained through MSc study
• Experience in prescribing SACT in solid tumour setting

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Ability to identify and manage critical issues and multiple priorities

Desirable

• Research experience

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: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Macmillan Deputy Trust Lead Cancer Nurse, Philippa Hand, [e-mail], 02088693062

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.