Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

SACT Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Job summary

The SACT Specialist Nursing Team cares for patients with cancer who are receiving a wide range of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies, (SACT - which includes chemotherapy and newer novel agents, e.g. immunotherapies and gene therapy).We are looking for a Specialist Nurse to join our small nurse led SACT specialist teamto provide expertcare and advice to oncology and haematology patients. The team is based at the Churchill Hospital, with clinics at the Brodey Centre; Horton Hospital and you will be expected to work across both sites. As aSpecialist Nurseyou will be the identified as the key worker for agreed regimens and patient/client caseloads as well as provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.The SACTSpecialist Nurses are an integralpart of our multi-disciplinary team ensuring patients attending the Brodey Centre and Day Treatment Unit at the Churchill receive care of the highest possible standard.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse who is an excellent team player with the ability to use their own initiative and judgement to resolve issues.The applicant should be experienced in the administration of SACTand Oncology or Haematology experience is essential. Assessment skills are vital in this role as clarity of message, decision making and picking up on verbal cues are crucial therefore candidates should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to develop new clinical skills.The applicant will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical practice in a positive manner to maintain a consistent and motivated day treatment focus.Applicants should have a tactful, sensitive manner, work well under pressure, with a flexible approach and a willingness to contribute to improvements in the service. Previous experience in an acute setting, sound clinical assessment skills, demonstrable leadership experience along with a commitment to learning new skills are all essential to the role.A full induction and training will be provided. The role is supervised and clearly linked to competencies that require completion within a pre-arranged time frame.

We recommend that you call us for a chat to find out more about this exciting role and if possible, arrange to come and visit us to see what we can offer you.

Contact Caley.Hockaday@ouh.nhs.uk

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Date posted

18 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-SWO-7713341-B6-INT

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Headington

OX3 7LE

Job description

Job responsibilities

The SACT Specialist Nurse will:

Lead in a specific area(s) of SACT administration and/or practice, making recommendations, coordinating the project(s) and developing practice guidelines based upon robust evidence, gained from risk assessment, pharmaceutical industry, audit and literature review.
Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria and be identified as the key worker for an agreed regimen(s) and patient/client caseload.
Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers/families and other health care professionals.
Practice clinically in agreed care settings according to the departments approved protocols or guidance.
Contribute to the efficient running of the SACT Specialist Nurse Service.
Work across departmental boundaries.
Liaise with other hospital and community teams along agreed pathways to support the delivery of patient and family centered care.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the service

Job description

Job responsibilities

The SACT Specialist Nurse will:

Lead in a specific area(s) of SACT administration and/or practice, making recommendations, coordinating the project(s) and developing practice guidelines based upon robust evidence, gained from risk assessment, pharmaceutical industry, audit and literature review.
Accept patient referrals to agreed criteria and be identified as the key worker for an agreed regimen(s) and patient/client caseload.
Provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers/families and other health care professionals.
Practice clinically in agreed care settings according to the departments approved protocols or guidance.
Contribute to the efficient running of the SACT Specialist Nurse Service.
Work across departmental boundaries.
Liaise with other hospital and community teams along agreed pathways to support the delivery of patient and family centered care.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the service

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Registered nurse (part 1 or 12 of the NMC register)
Relevant SACT certification and training in caring for patients receiving SACT

Desirable

Teaching/management qualification
Masters Degree

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in Day Unit co-ordination

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

Registered nurse (part 1 or 12 of the NMC register)
Relevant SACT certification and training in caring for patients receiving SACT

Desirable

Teaching/management qualification
Masters Degree

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable experience in Day Unit co-ordination

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Headington

OX3 7LE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road

Headington

OX3 7LE

Employer's website

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