Senior Registered Nurse - SACT

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

Senior Registered Nurse - SACT Mount Alvernia Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Competitive Salary (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse - SACT to join their team of staff in the Oncology department. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrable knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and medicines management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients in emotionally challenging situations.
• Advanced oncology qualification or working towards one.
• Experience in a senior or specialist nursing role within oncology or haematology.
• Experience contributing to audit, service development, or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in private healthcare or a multi-disciplinary acute setting.
• Teaching, mentorship, or assessor qualification.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities
• ...and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles...and more. We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK's largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice - we make it happen. We're also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we're shaping the future of healthcare