Senior Oncology Nurse – SACT Lead & Mentor

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition programmes

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse - SACT at Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford to lead the SACT service and support the oncology team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a flexible shift pattern and a competitive salary dependent on experience, training and qualification.

You will deliver SACT safely, conduct patient assessments, manage complications, and provide patient education.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in oncology nursing.
• Level 6 or 7 qualification in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
• Proven experience delivering SACT independently and safely.
• Strong understanding of oncology pathways, treatment regimens, and supportive care.
• Experience in private healthcare or multidisciplinary acute setting.
• Teaching, mentorship, or assessor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) safely and effectively in line with national guidance, local policies, and competency frameworks.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including pre-treatment review, toxicity assessment, and ongoing monitoring throughout treatment cycles.
• Recognise, manage, and escalation of treatment-related complications, including acute oncological emergencies.
• Provide patient education and support, ensuring patients and families understand treatment plans, side effects, and self-management strategies.
• Act as a key clinical resource for complex oncology patients, supporting continuity and coordination of care.
• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day guidance to junior nurses and support staff within the SACT service.
• Support induction, supervision, and competency assessment of nursing staff delivering SACT.
• Act as a senior clinical presence, supporting safe staffing, skill mix, and escalation of concerns.
• Promote a culture of learning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement within the oncology team.

Skills

NMC registration

oncology nursing

clinical governance

communication skills

leadership/mentorship

Education

Level 6/7 SACT administration

advanced oncology qualification

Job description

Circle Health Group is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse - SACT at Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford to lead the SACT service and support the oncology team. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a flexible shift pattern and a competitive salary dependent on experience, training and qualification.

You will deliver SACT safely, conduct patient assessments, manage complications, and provide patient education.