SACT nurse

VISSPO; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 SACT nurse to join the Cancer Centre teams at Royal Stoke and Newcastle. You will deliver chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted and supportive treatments, perform venepuncture and cannulation, assess patient conditions, and document clearly across two site locations.

The post requires NMC registration, at least 1 year of nursing experience, and oncology/haematology experience, with UK practice, DBS checks and sponsorship as

Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Oncology and Haematology experience

Responsibilities

• Safely deliver SACT & supportive cancer treatments
• Perform venepuncture, cannulation and access central lines
• Assess & interpret acute and other patient conditions, initiate actions as appropriate
• Communicate professionally with patients and their relatives
• Use electronic prescribing systems
• Take responsibility for concise documentation

Skills

computer skills

Job description

• computer skills
• computer skills
• computer skills

Within the role of SACT nurse within the Cancer centre, you will be working as a part of the wider team to safely deliver Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, targeted treatment and supportive treatments for Cancer patients.

Main duties of the job

• Safely deliver SACT & supportive cancer treatments
• Perform clinical actives such as venepuncture, cannulation & access central lines
• assess & interpret, acute and other patient conditions, initiate actions as appropriate
• Communicate, professionally , clear and concise with patients & their relatives
• Use electronic prescribing systems
• Take responsibility for concise documentation

About Us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted: 07 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 205-8283424

Job locations: Royal Stoke - Cancer Centre, London Road; Newcastle - ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Application

Essential

• NMC registration
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Has Oncology and Haem experience

Desirable

• venepuncture and cannulation
• Has acute experience
• computer 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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: Royal Stoke - Cancer Centre, London Road; Newcastle - ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk/