SACT Trained Staff Nurse- Amberley Unit

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 13 May 2025

Job summary

Join our OUTSTANDING SACT unit- Amberley Unit.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join our Team at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing Hospital who provide outstanding care for patients with cancer. We are a friendly cohesive team and require a focused, committed, enthusiastic individual.

You must be a motivated individual with aflexible approach to work and will be a vital part of the SACT team in helping to deliver high level services to patients with cancer.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in our patient's lives then we would love to hear from you. University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust is a leading, welcoming Trust and offers rewarding career opportunities for caring, committed and innovative people, who wish to be valued for their work, and empowered to improve the services we provide. Cancer Services at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing and Chichester provide high quality, innovative cancer services, palliative, and end of life care closer to home.

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team. The Amberley Unit provides outpatient services for haematology and oncology patients including systemic anti-cancer treatments and supportive therapies.

The successful applicant needs to have had experience in haematology/oncology and have a recognised SACT administration training qualification. If you are not trained in SACT, but are willing to undergo training, you may still apply.

The unit has a dedicated clinical practice educator providing opportunity for staff to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to progress in this rapidly expanding and diverse specialty.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7171793-APR25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The delivery of Systemic Anti-cancer Treatments; chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy with a recognised SACT passport/qualification.
Deliver support treatments: blood/platelet, IV Iron, IVIG, CVAD care and some medical treatments for non-cancer patients.
Looking after the psychological and holistic needs of the patients during their treatment, with the support of the oncology/haematology teams, McMillian support, psychological therapies, volunteers etc.
Working closely with the MDT; Consultants, CNS's, pharmacy, dieticians, support workers, Schedulers, EOLC

Job description

Job responsibilities

The delivery of Systemic Anti-cancer Treatments; chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy with a recognised SACT passport/qualification.
Deliver support treatments: blood/platelet, IV Iron, IVIG, CVAD care and some medical treatments for non-cancer patients.
Looking after the psychological and holistic needs of the patients during their treatment, with the support of the oncology/haematology teams, McMillian support, psychological therapies, volunteers etc.
Working closely with the MDT; Consultants, CNS's, pharmacy, dieticians, support workers, Schedulers, EOLC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Significant and current experience in acute hospital

Desirable

SACT qualification
Mentorship

Registration

Essential

Current NMC Registration

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

Current competency in administration of intravenous medication
Cannulation competency and venepuncture
Experience in haemato-oncology nursing
Current competency in the administration of blood products

Desirable

Training in immediate life support (ILS)

Skills

Essential

Ability to empathise, support and provide reassurance in difficult situations
Able to demonstrate ability to liaise with MDT and escalate appropriately

Desirable

Experience in delivery pre SACT patient information sessions
Experience in handling telephone triage
Demonstrates skill in handling bad news situations

Information Resources

Essential

Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems

Desirable

Experience with Chemocare prescribing system

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

Team worker
Ability to acknowledge limitations and challenge practice when required
Good communication skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Significant and current experience in acute hospital

Desirable

SACT qualification
Mentorship

Registration

Essential

Current NMC Registration

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

Current competency in administration of intravenous medication
Cannulation competency and venepuncture
Experience in haemato-oncology nursing
Current competency in the administration of blood products

Desirable

Training in immediate life support (ILS)

Skills

Essential

Ability to empathise, support and provide reassurance in difficult situations
Able to demonstrate ability to liaise with MDT and escalate appropriately

Desirable

Experience in delivery pre SACT patient information sessions
Experience in handling telephone triage
Demonstrates skill in handling bad news situations

Information Resources

Essential

Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems

Desirable

Experience with Chemocare prescribing system

Personal qualities and attributes

Essential

Team worker
Ability to acknowledge limitations and challenge practice when required
Good communication skills

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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.