Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

SACT Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 14 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team.

We take pride in nurturing a friendly and supportive environment in which to work while ensuring we deliver high quality, patient-centered care to our patients.

You will need expert knowledge to support patients with their cancer diagnosis and support them whilst undergoing systemic anti cancer treatments . Successful candidates will work and act as a role models for professional practice at all times and deliver high standards of care to patients, their families and carers.

Provide expert nursing advice and support to other health professionals.

Support in the development of junior sdtaff and work closely with members of the multi disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Our amazing team are looking for nurses with passion and drive who are committed to maintaining and improving care for patients and their families who are undergoing chemotherapy/SACT.

Predominantly your role will be to deliver excellent holistic nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy/SACT and supportive care.

The unit provides care for patients receiving outpatient Chemotherapy for oncological/haematological malignancies .The nursing staff in this nurse led unit are experts in providing high quality care, undertaking patient assessments, symptom control, management of complications as a result of treatments/disease and give expert advice to all our patients and other health professionals.

Support the delivery of the outpatient Chemotherapy service in providing comprehensive nursing support for patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer (SACT) treatments and support care in line with the broad aims of improving outcomes, guidance in the delivery of services.

Full list of duties can be found in the attached Job Description.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-DoM-SO-8268

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting SACT Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting SACT Nurse role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Professional / clinical

Essential

  • First Level registration with NMC, Post-registration experience. Oncology / Haematology experience .SACT experience .

Desirable

  • Acute oncology course/module. Non medical prescribing. Clinical examination and assessment qualification. Advanced communication skills.

Research

Essential

  • Awareness of published research pertinent to role

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical trials and treatment Protocols

Education

Essential

  • Educated to or working towards degree/masters level. Accrediated SACT course.

Desirable

  • Acute oncology course/module. Non medical prescribing. Clinical examination and assessment qualification. Advanced communication skills.

Management

Essential

  • Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policy initiatives Evidence of team working.Further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership

Desirable

  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of national, regional and local cancer strategies / priorities
Person Specification

Professional / clinical

Essential

  • First Level registration with NMC, Post-registration experience. Oncology / Haematology experience .SACT experience .

Desirable

  • Acute oncology course/module. Non medical prescribing. Clinical examination and assessment qualification. Advanced communication skills.

Research

Essential

  • Awareness of published research pertinent to role

Desirable

  • Knowledge of clinical trials and treatment Protocols

Education

Essential

  • Educated to or working towards degree/masters level. Accrediated SACT course.

Desirable

  • Acute oncology course/module. Non medical prescribing. Clinical examination and assessment qualification. Advanced communication skills.

Management

Essential

  • Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policy initiatives Evidence of team working.Further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership

Desirable

  • Be able to demonstrate knowledge of national, regional and local cancer strategies / priorities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager - chemotherapy unit

Ann McCourt

ann.mcourt1@nhs.net

01702385614

Details

Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

390-DoM-SO-8268

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY


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