SACT trained nurse

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a nurse for their SACT Day services. You will provide safe, patient-centered care to up to 185 patients daily while leading a multidisciplinary team and managing patient needs. The ideal candidate will have a UKONS passport and experience in emotional support for patients undergoing cancer treatments. This role offers ongoing development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Mentorship and support from clinical educators

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with UK nursing qualifications.
• Ability to manage adverse reactions during SACT.
• Experience in providing emotional support during treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and ensure safe administration of SACT.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to achieve care standards.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Effective communication

Mathematical calculations

Patient care

Education

UKONS passport

Competent in IV training

Job description

SACT Day services provide treatments for up to 185 patients per day. This unit treats a range of cancers including breast, prostate, lung, and others. The team delivers systemic anti‑cancer treatment (SACT) with a focus on patient‑centred care.

Benefits

• On‑going learning and development opportunities, including leadership courses
• Individually tailored career development pathways
• Pre‑sceptor support and individualised training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Nurse‑led practice
• Support from locally based clinical educators and facilitators

Clinical Responsibilities

1. Assess and prioritise the needs of patients undergoing SACT and their families.
2. Ensure safe administration of SACT, managing reactions or adverse events.
3. Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
4. Communicate effectively with patients, families and medical staff about care plans and changing needs.
5. Provide up‑to‑date information and education to patients and families.
6. Incorporate relevant research outcomes into nursing care.
7. Evaluate nursing care and communicate changes to medical staff.
8. Demonstrate competent nursing skills as required by the unit’s needs.
9. Maintain safe practice and adherence to Hospital Policies and Standards.
10. Administer prescribed drugs and treatments following Hospital Policy.
11. Support SACT outreach sites as required.
12. Attain a UKONS (United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society) passport.
13. Participate in clinical governance and risk management specific to the unit.
14. Use all equipment necessary for cancer patient care proficiently.
15. Prepare patients for safe transfer to ward areas.
16. Assist with invasive procedures as appropriate for your level.
17. Stand for long periods during shifts and respond to emergency situations such as cardiac arrest.
18. Provide emotionally supportive care during cancer treatments.
19. Support junior staff caring for very sick or unwell patients.
20. Manage exposure to bodily fluids, odours, noise, and interruptions while maintaining documentation accuracy.
21. Perform accurate mathematical calculations and multitask effectively.

Managerial Responsibilities

1. Provide effective clinical leadership for the team, liaising with the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
2. Deputise for the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse as requested.
3. Consider financial aspects to maximise cost‑effectiveness.
4. Maintain skill mix, activity targets, and clinical standards to ensure patient safety.
5. Conduct individual performance reviews with staff.
6. Assist with recruitment and selection of staff.
7. Foster a supportive working environment and staff morale.
8. Support new ward staff and pre‑ and post‑registered nurses.
9. Participate in audit of clinical care and ensure compliance with safety standards.
10. Assist with change implementation and professional accountability.
11. Attend Clinical Risk Assessments and document incidents in line with Hospital Policy.
12. Provide management support to junior staff and act as mentor.
13. Manage staffing levels and skill mix on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
14. Address staffing sickness/absence per Trust policy.
15. Report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs.
16. Assess conduct and performance of all staff while on shift and report issues.
17. Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information.

Education & Development Requirements

• Maintain awareness of current nursing practice and educational opportunities.
• Supervise clinical staff and disseminate knowledge.
• Participate in appraisal programmes with the Senior Sister.
• Collaborate with the School of Nursing on teaching and assessment, in line with NMC guidelines.
• Provide teaching and mentorship to students, newly qualified nurses, and starters.
• Competent in IV training and SACT programme administration (UKONS passport).​
• Engage in research and audit impacting practice.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrate a pleasant, approachable manner and good working relationships.
• Exercise professionalism and courtesy in all interactions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Adhere to all policies including sickness, absence, confidentiality, and Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Report and record all accidents, incidents and complaints.
• Utilise the pre‑sceptor system for any issues that arise.
• Show respect for team members and support the SACT Day Services philosophy.
• Take responsibility for supervision and teaching of staff and visitors.
• Engage in personal and staff performance reviews with a proactive development plan.

Professional Development

1. Work with the Senior Sister to agree learning objectives and undertake appropriate training.
2. Gain teaching skills through a teaching and assessment course and apply them clinically.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority peoples, people with disabilities, and other under‑represented groups on the basis of merit. All workers and service users are treated with dignity and respect. We are a disability confident scheme and guarantee interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Key Deliverables

• Provide safe, patient‑centred SACT care to up to 185 patients daily.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team to achieve clinical and operational standards.
• Maintain documentation, staffing, and quality assurance in compliance with Trust policy.