SACT Nurse Specialist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a compassionate SACT Nurse to join their team. You will provide expert nursing care to patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatments, support junior staff, and ensure high standards of patient care. If you're dedicated to improving patient outcomes and have a passion for nursing, we encourage you to apply. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant team focused on delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge to support patients with cancer diagnoses.
• Commitment to high standards of patient-centered care.
• Ability to provide mentorship to junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy.
• Provide expert nursing advice and support to health professionals.
• Support the development of junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Expert nursing knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team.

We take pride in nurturing a friendly and supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to our patients.

You will need expert knowledge to support patients with their cancer diagnosis and support them whilst undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatments. Successful candidates will work and act as role models for professional practice at all times and deliver high standards of care to patients, their families, and carers.

Provide expert nursing advice and support to other health professionals.

Support in the development of junior staff and work closely with members of the multidisciplinary team.

Our amazing team is looking for nurses with passion and drive who are committed to maintaining and improving care for patients and their families undergoing chemotherapy/SACT.

Primarily, your role will be to deliver excellent holistic nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy/SACT and supportive care.

The unit provides care for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy for oncological/haematological malignancies. The nursing staff in this nurse-led unit are experts in providing high-quality care, undertaking patient assessments, symptom control, management of treatment/disease complications, and giving expert advice to all our patients and other health professionals.

Support the delivery of the outpatient chemotherapy service by providing comprehensive nursing support for patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer (SACT) treatments and supporting care aligned with the broad aims of improving outcomes and service delivery.

Full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate, and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organization, we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to increased employment opportunities across our Trust.

If you are seeking an exciting SACT Nurse role that allows you to utilize your unique qualities, we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Thursday, 14 August 2025.