Senior Sact Nurse (Oxford)

Genesiscare; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical & dental

Employee Assistance Programme

Income protection

Radiotherapy access for staff & family

Company contributory pension

Headspace Wellbeing access

Free parking at most centres

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

GenesisCare UK is seeking a Senior SACT Nurse in Oxford to deliver high-quality chemotherapy nursing care across all treatment stages. You will manage a patient caseload, work with consultants and the MDT, and provide specialist nursing support to patients, their families, and healthcare teams.

You will run nurse-led clinics, perform advanced vascular access tasks, and support complex treatment pathways while ensuring governance, accuracy, and CPD.

Qualifications

• UKONS SACT Passport or willingness to complete within three months of appointment.
• Experience in intravenous drug administration and chemotherapy delivery.
• Competency in venepuncture, cannulation and management of central venous access devices.
• Experience working within an oncology or chemotherapy setting.
• Knowledge of oncology telephone triage and management of neutropenic sepsis.
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility to support service needs, including shift work and participation in on-call rotas.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based chemotherapy nursing care to patients throughout all stages of treatment.
• Manage a patient caseload, working closely with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Run nurse-led clinics and support diagnostic testing within agreed parameters.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills in intravenous access, venepuncture, management of central venous catheters and chemotherapy delivery.
• Support the management of treatment complications including anaphylaxis and extravasation.
• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota, providing triage and out-of-hours patient support.
• Ensure accurate care planning, documentation and adherence to clinical governance standards.
• Mentor and support junior nursing staff, identifying training and development opportunities.
• Contribute to clinical audits, service improvements, research projects and evidence-based practice.
• Promote seamless patient care by collaborating with radiographers, outpatient teams, pharmacists and consultants.

Skills

UKONS SACT Passport

IV chemotherapy delivery

Venepuncture cannulation

Oncology/chemotherapy setting

Oncology telephone triage

Communication & decision-making

Autonomous working in MDT

Shift work / on-call rota

Evidence-based practice & CPD

Tools

Central venous access devices

Job description

Senior SACT Nurse (Oxford)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Senior SACT Nurse at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Oxford? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

As a Senior SACT Nurse with us, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering specialist chemotherapy nursing services to patients, while supporting the Lead SACT Nurse to ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career within a leading independent cancer care provider.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based chemotherapy nursing care to patients throughout all stages of treatment.


• Manage a patient caseload, working closely with consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team.


• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals.


• Run nurse-led clinics and support diagnostic testing within agreed parameters.


• Demonstrate advanced clinical skills in intravenous access, venepuncture, management of central venous catheters and chemotherapy delivery.


• Support the management of treatment complications including anaphylaxis and extravasation.


• Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota, providing triage and out-of-hours patient support.


• Ensure accurate care planning, documentation and adherence to clinical governance standards.


• Mentor and support junior nursing staff, identifying training and development opportunities.


• Contribute to clinical audits, service improvements, research projects and evidence-based practice.


• Promote seamless patient care by collaborating with radiographers, outpatient teams, pharmacists and consultants.

What You’ll Have

• UKONS SACT Passport, or willingness to complete within three months of appointment.


• Experience in intravenous drug administration and chemotherapy delivery.


• Competency in venepuncture, cannulation and management of central venous access devices.


• Experience working within an oncology or chemotherapy setting.


• Knowledge of oncology telephone triage and management of neutropenic sepsis.


• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills.


• Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team.


• Flexibility to support service needs, including shift work and participation in on-call rotas.


• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development and patient-centred care.

Why Choose GenesisCare?

Discover what’s in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:

• Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.


• Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Programme, and Income Protection.


• Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.


• Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.


• Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.


• Enjoy hassle‑free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.


• Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.

Who We Are

GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.

We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.

We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.

Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we’re dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.

We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.

Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.