Senior SACT/Chemotherapy Nurse (Will consider band 5 development Role)

NHS; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Yeovil is seeking an experienced Senior SACT/Chemotherapy Nurse. This role involves delivering specialized care, managing a team, and supporting both patients and staff in a dedicated unit. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical leadership skills and experience in chemotherapy administration. The position offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Qualifications

• Evidence of clinical leadership and experience in leading a team.
• Proven experience in assessing and implementing care.
• Up to date knowledge of nursing evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SACT and high standard specialist nursing care to patients.
• Coordinate overall management of the Unit.
• Participate in developing nursing practice and supporting staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Chemotherapy competence

Mentoring and appraisal

Conflict management

Education

RN to Degree level

Degree level module in Chemotherapy Administration

Recognised Teaching/Mentoring Qualification

Job description

Senior SACT/Chemotherapy Nurse (Will consider band 5 development Role)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced band 6 chemotherapy (SACT) nurse to join our dedicated Oncology and Haematology Day Unit team (based at St Margarets Hospice Yeovil). We are a nurse led unit with excellent patient feedback, providing specialist care to oncology and haematology patients undergoing systemic anti cancer treatments (SACT). We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate nurse to complement our team to help drive forward our services. The Unit has 12 treatment chairs, a phlebotomy clinic and outpatient clinic rooms. We operate Monday to Friday (some bank holidays) and offer clinical supervision and professional development. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, come and be part of our committed team delivering exceptional patient care. Informal visits or chats are encouraged.

We would consider this role to be a developmental post, starting as a Band 5.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering SACT and a high standard of specialist nursing care to all patients within the Oncology and Haematology Day Unit. they will be able to coordinate the overall management of the Unit. Facilitating the education and support of qualified and unqualified staff and participating in the development of nursing practice in the clinical area. They will also be able to work independently and autonomously without direct supervision, accountable for own professional actions. Take an active role in deputising and supporting the Day Unit Manager.

The ideal candidate will be chemotherapy competent and have extensive experience in caring for oncology or haematology patients. You will be responsible for assessing care needs, conducting toxicity assessments, administering SACT and supportive treatments and leading shifts on a rota basis with the other band 6 nurses. As part of our supportive and forward thinking team, you will provide expert oncology and haematology nursing service to patients, families and health professionals. You will also contribute to education and training, quality improvement, audits and service development projects.

About us

The YDH Oncology and Haematology Day Unit is based at St Margaret's Hospice Yeovil. This is a beautiful garden setting with plenty of wildlife, and it is lovely get to utilise the outside in the summer for breaks. There is wonderful low-cost catering and free parking available for staff.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RN to Degree level
• Experience within a SACT unit and completion of SACT passport
• Recognised Cancer Course
• Degree level module in Chemotherapy Administration
• Recognised management course
• Recognised Teaching/Mentoring Qualification

Experience

• Proven evidence of clinical leadership of a team and leading a team through change
• Experience in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care
• Experience of mentoring and appraisal
• Basic knowledge of how to deal with monitoring sickness, poor performance and undertake first line grievance/disciplinary action
• Knowledge of relevant NHS legislation to include clinical governance/COSHH/Health and Safety/Infection Control/Clinical Waste/Manual Handling/PEAT/Confidentiality/Data Protection Act
• Basic knowledge of the Patient and Public Involvement agenda
• Up to date knowledge of current evidence-based practice in nursing
• Experience of formal and informal teaching/training
• Experience/knowledge of, or evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of or knowledge of how to manage conflict

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.