Sister/Charge Nurse - SACT (Chemotherapy)

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harrogate is seeking a proactive Sister/Charge Nurse for SACT (Chemotherapy) to lead care in the haematology/oncology department. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in SACT delivery and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This role involves mentoring junior staff and providing emotional support to patients undergoing treatment, ensuring high standards of care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a day case SACT/Chemotherapy unit.
• Experience in oncology and haematology.
• Involvement in clinical audit or research.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise and leadership in SACT delivery within the Trust.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Support patients and families emotionally and psychologically.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-centered care

SACT delivery

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse - 1st Level with current NMC

Relevant education/teaching certification

Foundation Management/Leadership training

Job description

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Sister/Charge Nurse - SACT (Chemotherapy), Harrogate

Client:

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a proactive, self-motivated senior SACT nurse to develop management skills and provide clinical and professional nursing leadership in the haematology/oncology department at the SROMC.

You must be reliable, enthusiastic, passionate about high standards of patient-centered care, and a professional role model. Recent experience of SACT delivery in a day case environment is essential. Leadership experience in SACT is desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Provide expertise and leadership in SACT delivery within the Trust.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Support patients and families emotionally and psychologically during treatment.
• Collaborate with the Unit Manager, Lead SACT Nurse, and MDT to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Working for our organisation

The SROMC, opened in 2014, offers integrated day case chemotherapy, oncology services, outpatient clinics, and Wellbeing facilities, including support services and education programs.

We focus on excellence in cancer services through listening to patients and staff, with a strong emphasis on professional development and service improvement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You should be flexible, organized, and understand change management. Leadership, innovation, and team development skills are essential. Management experience is desirable.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - 1st Level with current NMC
• Relevant education/teaching certification
• Foundation Management/Leadership training

Experience

• Recent experience in a day case SACT/Chemotherapy unit
• Experience in oncology and haematology
• Involvement in clinical audit or research