SACT Specialist Nurse

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS teaching trust in the UK is seeking a committed and motivated nurse to join their Oncology and Haematology Day Treatment Unit. The role involves providing high-quality care for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) while also offering opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive team. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including a registered nurse status and SACT certification, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills. The Trust values compassionate care and offers a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Dynamic working conditions

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration.
• Completion of a recognised SACT course.
• Experience in administering SACT and venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Assist Nurse Manager in clinical and managerial leadership.
• Provide high standard of care for cancer patients.
• Develop clinical practice in line with recommendations.

Skills

Patient care skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Registered nurse qualification

SACT certification

Tools

EPR

Aria

Job description

Overall Objectives

• To assist the Nurse Manager in providing clinical and managerial leadership to all staff and with the delivery of the Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapy (SACT) service, ensuring systems and processes are updated as required.
• To be professionally and clinically responsible to patients within the unit, providing and maintaining a high standard of care and maintaining a communication link between patient and organisation.
• Contribute to the development of clinical practice, with regards to Departmental, Trust and National recommendations, communicating this to junior colleagues in a positive manner to maintain a consistent, motivated day treatment focus and act as a resource to the Trust.

Leadership & Management

• Experienced in the role of unit coordinator and with strategies for dealing with issues as they arise, with advice and support from senior staff.
• Manage the unit in the absence of the nurse manager as required.
• Provide leadership and supervision, managerial direction, and support to junior colleagues within the day unit team in the delivery of service, proactively anticipating and planning for trends whilst maintaining the cohesive team structure and effective use of resources.

Clinical

• Has completed relevant training for the Safe Handling & Administration of SACT.
• Demonstrate technical skills ensuring adherence to trust and local policies (e.g. cannulation, SACT administration, central venous catheter management, and phlebotomy).
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and skills in the management of the changing healthcare needs of the patients, responding to changes promptly and appropriately and developing specialised plans of care or following relevant protocols in collaboration with senior nurses and with pharmacy and medical colleagues where required.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, through use of various software packages in current use (eg EPR, Aria).

Our fabulous Oncology and Haematology Day Treatment Unit (DTU) team is looking for a kind, committed and motivated individual who is looking to develop their managerial skills, to join our team where a wide range of Systemic Anti‑Cancer Therapies (SACT) are administered. The role of a SACT nurse is to provide care for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or one of the new treatments (e.g. immunotherapies) and is a challenging and rewarding field of nursing.

We in the Oxford Cancer & Haematology Day Treatment Unit (DTU) at the Churchill Hospital and the Brodey Centre in Banbury are looking to recruit nurses who are kind, committed, motivated and forward thinking to complement our team to deliver the best care for patients receiving these treatments. Applicants should be calm in a busy environment, be an excellent team player, have a tactful, sensitive manner, and prioritise patient safety. You will be passionate about delivering excellent care with a flexible approach and a willingness to contribute to improvements in the service.

Completion of a recognised SACT course and experience in administering SACT is essential, along with venepuncture/cannulation experience. Successful candidates can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering outstanding care to patients and their families. There are many opportunities for personal and professional development including PG Cert or MSc level courses for candidates who shine and want to progress their career within the NHS.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (part 1 or 12 of the NMC register)
• Relevant SACT certification and training in caring for patients receiving SACT

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching/management qualification
• Masters Degree, Demonstrable experience in Day Unit co‑ordination, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

About the Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.