Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 April 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the dynamic Turner Ward and Ricky Grant Day unit teams. Previous experience in the delivery of SACT is not essential as there will be the opportunity to undertake the necessary training through the Aspiring Cancer Career and Education Development Programme (Accend).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced nurse who has a keen interest in developing their skills in Oncology and Haematology within the ward and/or day unit settings. This may include co-ordinating and supervising a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.

You will act as role model and mentor promoting excellence through practice and taking responsibility for supervision and development of all staff including student nurses and support workers, providing support, advice and training. We support ongoing training and development both in house and with external courses/ programmes.

Main duties of the job

  • To work on Turner ward and/or Ricky Grant Day Unit as SACT Nurse within a team responsible for the care of patients admitted as a result of their cancer diagnosis or side effects of their treatment and for the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) in the nurse led Day Unit setting
  • To oversee the ward/unit team responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will be working closely with other professional colleagues to ensure that consistently high standards and quality of care for patients are maintained and that the patient's needs are met
  • To improve practice by continuous professional development. You will gain a broad spectrum of clinical proficiency to deliver SACT
  • To conform to COSHH and Health and Safety regulations whilst dealing with cytotoxic drugs ensuring a safe working environment
  • To provide clinical advice, training, education and support to patients, relatives and other professional colleagues
  • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, their carer's, visitors and staff and to comply with the Trust and relevant network policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols, values and expected behaviours

About us

Why Work With Us

This is an established post supported by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust and is part of the wider extensive Cancer Support team. We are committed to personal and professional development of staff and services. We are committed to the improvement of patient care. The SACT registered nurse role is recognised Nationally within Cancer and Palliative care nursing and medical workforce framework as key to providing focused innovative specialist care to patient with a life changing diagnosis.

The continued development of increasingly advanced nurse led services is key to facilitating the evolving and increasingly complex cancer and Long-term condition management pathway. As part of our T&SD Cancer workforce family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Torbay Hospital is situated in a lovely part of South Devon. Known as the English Riviera, it offers plenty of beaches, beautiful countryside and temperate weather. Torbay is ideal for water sports enthusiasts and for those who like the countryside. Dartmoor is within very easy reach.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-7090068-NMC

Job locations

Ricky Grant Day Unit Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the person specification document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities please see the person specification document.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Adult
  • Current/awaiting registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others

Desirable

  • SACT administration
  • Completed SACT Passport
  • Knowledge of wound care and dressings
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Adult
  • Current/awaiting registration with NMC
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work load for self and others

Desirable

  • SACT administration
  • Completed SACT Passport
  • Knowledge of wound care and dressings

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ricky Grant Day Unit Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ricky Grant Day Unit Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Ruth Allison

ruth.allison1@nhs.net

01803655219

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-7090068-NMC

Job locations

Ricky Grant Day Unit Torbay Hospital

Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Supporting documents

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