SACT Registered Nurse

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Band 5 Registered Nurse for the Weston Oncology & Haematology Day Unit, working 16 hours per week. The ideal candidate will manage outpatient systemic anti-cancer therapies and require skills in chemotherapy administration, cannulation, and venepuncture. The organization values a healthy work-life balance and is committed to a diverse workforce. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the Senior Sister for informal discussions regarding the position.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with an interest in oncology & haematology nursing.
• Experience in the administration of chemotherapy, cannulation and venepuncture.
• Completion of the UKONS SACT passport desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage outpatient systemic anti‑cancer therapies (SACT) in accordance with policies.
• Competent to manage vascular access devices: Peripheral cannula / PICC / PORT.

Skills

Chemotherapy administration

Cannulation

Venepuncture

Vascular access device management

Education

Registered nurse

Job description

Band 5 Weston Oncology & Haematology Day Unit Registered Nurse (16 hours per week)

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work‑life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content‑based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.

Responsibilities

Manage outpatient systemic anti‑cancer therapies (SACT) in accordance with NHS England and Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon & Gloucester (SWAG) cancer network and Trust policies.

• Competent to manage vascular access devices: Peripheral cannula / PICC / PORT

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with an interest in oncology & haematology nursing.
• Experience in the administration of chemotherapy, cannulation and venepuncture.
• Completion of the UKONS SACT passport desirable but not essential.
• Support and guidance with a supervised learning package in the administration of chemotherapy will be given if required.

Contact Information

Informal calls and visits are encouraged, please contact Senior Sister Alison Hatton on 01934 647266 for further information and / or to arrange an informal visit.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.