Sact Nurse / Clinical Trials Nurse

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust’s St Bartholomew's Hospital is seeking an experienced SACT Nurse/Clinical Trials Nurse to deliver systemic anti-cancer therapy and coordinate clinical trials within a supportive multidisciplinary cancer services team.

The role combines direct patient care with research participation, offering opportunities to contribute to trial development, governance and service improvement in a high-profile NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Experience in oncology/haematology care
• Experience coordinating clinical trials and patient care pathways
• Understanding of SACT administration and toxicity management
• Awareness of UK cancer care standards and governance

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe SACT treatment with compassionate patient care.
• Coordinate and manage a portfolio of clinical trials, including screening and consent.
• Collaborate with oncologists, haematologists, research teams and pharmacy.
• Provide education and mentorship to staff; participate in audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Oncology/haematology experience

SACT knowledge

Multidisciplinary team working

Education & staff development

Research governance

Education

Degree in Nursing or related subject

UKONS SACT Passport

Evidence of continuing professional development

Research governance frameworks

Job description

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated SACT Nurse / Clinical Trials Nurse to join our Cancer Services team at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This exciting role combines the delivery of high-quality Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) with the coordination and management of innovative clinical trials for patients with cancer and haematological conditions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical care, support patients throughout their treatment journey, and contribute to the development of future cancer therapies through research participation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced oncology nurse who is passionate about patient-centred care, research excellence, and continuous service improvement.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will split there time between the cancer day unit and the clinical trials team. You will deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients receiving SACT, undertaking patient assessment, treatment administration, toxicity management and ongoing support throughout the treatment pathway. You will coordinate and manage a portfolio of clinical trials, including patient screening, recruitment, informed consent processes, protocol delivery and study follow-up activities. Working closely with oncologists, haematologists, research teams and pharmacy colleagues, you will ensure compliance with research governance and regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. You will act as a key worker for patients and families, contribute to education and mentorship of staff, participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives, and support the ongoing development of cancer and research services within the Trust
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8285761SBH
Job locations: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Qualifications Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Degree in Nursing or related subject
• UKONS SACT Passport
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Significant post-registration oncology/haematology experience
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience supporting education and development of staff.
• Understanding of current cancer treatment pathways
• SACT administration and toxicity management
• UKONS guidance and cancer care standards
• Research governance frameworks.