SACT Nurse

University-Hospitals-of-North-Midlands-Nhs-Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford requires a Band 5 SACT Nurse to provide safe outpatient chemotherapy and supportive care. The role involves nursing leadership, patient management, and teaching responsibilities within a busy oncology/haematology department.

The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, at County Hospital, with NHS pay band (£32,073 - £39,043 per annum). Prior SACT experience and NMC registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC pin.
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced oncology/haematology setting.
• Experience in teaching or assessing (preferred).
• Ability to work both as part of a team and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive treatments.
• Provide high standard of clinical nursing in the department.
• Manage a group of patients and oversee care.
• Role model for students and Clinical Support Workers.
• Represent the nursing team professionally and positively.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Teamwork

Autonomy

Communication with MDT

Education

NMC pin/registration

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Main area oncology/heamatology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (5 days per week) Job ref 205-8042293-A

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site County Hospital Town Stafford Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/09/2026 09:00

SACT Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

To competently and safely administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive treatments in an outpatient setting at County Hospital

Main duties of the job

• To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the department
• To manage a group of patients
• To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers
• To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Post is based at County Hospital.

• To participate in the yearly personal performance review (PDR)
• To comply with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times
• The Post holder will be responsible for the assessment of the needs, development of programmes of care, and for the implementation and evaluation of these programmes for patients and their relatives.
• To competently and safely administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive treatments.
• To provide a high standard of clinical nursing within the department
• To manage a group of patients
• To take charge of the ward when rostered and assessed as competent to take on theroles and responsibilities of leadership and supervision
• To act as a role model to students and Clinical Support Workers
• To present a positive, professional image of the organisation and of the nursing team

Person specification

• Registered Nurse
• Has experience as a Registered Nurse in an Acute Oncology Hospital setting.
• Venepuncture and cannulation Skills
• Systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) Passport
• NMC pin number
• Minimum of 2 years RN experience
• Recognised qualification in teaching and assessing, or evidence of delivering teaching.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
• Ability to use a computer
• Good communication skills with MDT
• Able to use own initiative.
• Knowledge around patient safety

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