SACT/Education Practitioner

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

NHS pension

Carer and staff support

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic SACT Nurse to provide clinical and managerial leadership within oncology and haematology teams in Exeter. The role includes acting as a clinical leader, guiding the multidisciplinary team, and supporting development of training resources for anti-cancer therapies.

You will deliver SACT administration, mentor staff, and engage in teaching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experienced Oncology or Haematology nurse competent in oncology and haematology care, supported by SACT administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi-professional team.
• Lead teaching and assessment for SACT administration.
• Develop training resources and support staff in delivering anti-cancer therapies.
• Coordinate outreach, triage OOH, and SACT delivery across locations.
• Mentor junior staff in oncology/haematology with SACT skills.

Skills

Oncology/haematology nursing

SACT administration

Clinical leadership

Job description

The Systematic Anti-Cancer Treatment Chemotherapy (SACT) Nurse provides clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi-professional team. This role includes acting as a clinical leader and an expert practitioner; liaising, guiding and advising the multidisciplinary team and external agencies in the provision of optimum patient care. The postholder will be responsible for supporting the development of training resources and taking part in teaching opportunities to support all staff involved in delivering anti-cancer therapies. This includes teaching and assessing for sign off in the administration of anti-cancer treatments. The postholder will also support working across the cancer services footprint through:

• Outreach & driving the SACT van,
• Triage Out of Hours (OOH),
• Supporting the 24hour patients SACT line,
• Delivery of SACT in any designated location;
• Maintaining safety, staff support and administration of treatment plans
• Mentoring and supporting junior staff across oncology and haematology with SACT skills

About the Role

More detail about the role The teams are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated SACT nurse to join our friendly and supportive teams. Our focus is on ensuring that our patients receive high quality care throughout their Cancer journey. You will be expected to adopt a holistic, pro-active and dynamic approach, being responsible for the delivery of a high standard of care and service to the patients. The team are looking for an experienced Oncology or Haematology nurses who is competent in oncology and haematology care supported by SACT administration. The individuals must have recent experience of SACT administration across the speciality. The successful candidate will play a proactive role in quality and service improvement, working closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager and Lead SACT nurse. If you are an enthusiastic and organised SACT nurse dedicated to quality care and positive patient experience and have a keen interest in education relating to SACT and Cancer nursing then this opportunity would be ideal for you. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the development of training resources and opportunities for all staff involved in delivering anti-cancer therapies.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday or a 4 day week condensed hours

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust., Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.