SACT Approver

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey County Hospital's Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is seeking a fixed-term Band 6 SACT nurse for 22 months to assess patients, plan and supervise their care in an outpatient chemotherapy unit linked to research.

The post requires NMC registration, recent cancer or SACT experience, and teaching/mentorship qualifications; you will lead safe care, contribute to learning, and uphold Trust values.

Qualifications

• First degree or working towards one.
• Care of the Patient Requiring SACT course.
• ENB 998 Teaching qualification.
• Mentorship qualification.
• Evidence of professional updating of knowledge in the past one to two years.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan their care
• Implement and supervise safe, compassionate care
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care
• Take personal accountability for clinical decisions and act in patients' best interests
• Facilitate the learning and development of others
• Demonstrate leadership, openness and transparency
• Uphold Trust values and the NMC Code of Conduct or equivalent

Skills

IV cannulation

Venepuncture

SACT administration

Clinical governance

Advanced practice

Education

First degree in Nursing

Care of the Patient Requiring SACT course

ENB 998 Teaching qualification

Mentorship qualification

Recent professional updating

Job description

A fixed-term, 22-month Band 6 post as a systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) nurse in the Royal Surrey Cancer Centre at Royal Surrey County Hospital. The role centres on assessing patients, planning and supervising their care, evaluating its effect and supporting colleagues' learning. It sits in an outpatient cancer centre delivering high-volume chemotherapy, linked to research with universities and drug companies. NMC registration and recent cancer or SACT experience are required, along with a teaching and mentorship qualification.

What the job involves

• Assess patients and plan their care
• Implement and supervise safe, compassionate care
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care
• Take personal accountability for clinical decisions and act in patients' best interests
• Facilitate the learning and development of others
• Demonstrate leadership, openness and transparency
• Uphold Trust values and the NMC Code of Conduct or equivalent

Qualifications

• First degree or working towards one
• Care of the Patient Requiring SACT course
• ENB 998 Teaching qualification
• Mentorship qualification
• Evidence of professional updating of knowledge in the past one to two years

Registration & licences

• NMC registration, Part 1 or Part 12 or equivalent

Experience

• Recent post-qualification cancer nursing experience, or equivalent experience in a SACT setting

Skills & knowledge

• Advanced practice skills: IV additives, cannulation, venepuncture and SACT administration
• Up-to-date clinical credibility and competence
• Knowledge of current issues in the acute NHS setting
• Knowledge of clinical governance, including complaints handling and clinical risk management
• Knowledge of current NHS and professional issues

Nice to have

• At least 1 year working as a Band 6 SACT nurse

What’s offered

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme
• Support for career development