SACT Nurse Specialist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a motivated Nurse to provide expert support for patients undergoing chemotherapy. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, expert knowledge of cancer care, and the ability to deliver high standards of nursing. This role involves working in a supportive team to improve patient outcomes in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, motivated individual with excellent communication skills.
• Expert knowledge to support patients with cancer diagnosis.
• Ability to deliver high standards of care.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Expert knowledge in cancer care

Job description

Overview

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 strive to deliver high quality, patient-centred care and a supportive environment for patients, families and carers.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing advice and support to other health professionals.
• Support in the development of junior staff and work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Deliver excellent holistic nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy/SACT and supportive care.
• Work in a nurse-led outpatient unit that cares for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy for oncological/haematological malignancies.
• Undertake patient assessments, symptom control, management of complications as a result of treatments/disease and provide expert advice to patients and other health professionals.
• Support the delivery of the outpatient chemotherapy service and care in line with aims to improve outcomes and guidance in service delivery.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Compassionate, motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Expert knowledge to support patients with cancer diagnosis and systemic anti-cancer (SACT) treatments.
• Commitment to maintaining and improving care for patients and their families undergoing chemotherapy/SACT.
• Ability to deliver high standards of care and act as a role model for professional practice.

About the Unit

The unit provides care for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy for oncological/haematological malignancies. Nursing staff are experts in providing high-quality care, performing patient assessments, symptom control, management of treatment-related complications and giving expert advice to patients and other health professionals.

Additional Information

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to 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 recruit and retain specialist staff across our Trust.

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 Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.