Lead SACT Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Lead SACT Nurse at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary, delivering advanced systemic anti-cancer therapies within a patient-centred, high-performing environment.This is an opportunity to combine expert clinical practice with visible nursing leadership shaping standards, supporting your team and ensuring exceptional care at every stage of the patient journey.As the Lead SACT Nurse with us, you'll play a pivotal role in leading and developing our chemotherapy service while delivering advanced, evidence-based nursing care to patients undergoing systemic anti-cancer treatment.You will provide specialist clinical leadership, manage resources effectively and ensure a consistently high standard of care across the service. Working closely with consultants, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will oversee safe chemotherapy delivery, coordinate nurse-led clinics and maintain excellence in patient experience.This is your opportunity to influence service development, strengthen governance standards and create an environment where both patients and staff feel supported, confident and empowered.What You'll Do:Lead the safe and effective delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT), ensuring high standards of evidence-based care.Manage a patient caseload, coordinating assessments, care plans and treatment pathways.Demonstrate advanced clinical competence in chemotherapy administration, IV access, central venous catheter management, and the management of complications including anaphylaxis and extravasation.Provide clinical leadership to Senior SACT Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, supporting professional development and performance.Oversee nurse-led clinics and collaborate closely with consultants and pharmacists.Lead on policy development, clinical governance and compliance with CQC standards.Promote clinical audit, service evaluation and evidence-based practice.Participate in the 24-hour on-call rota to provide out-of-hours patient triage and support.Ensure accurate documentation, informed consent processes and clear communication with patients and families.Foster a culture of compassion, accountability and continuous improvement.Participation in QI projects using quality improvement toolsWhat You'll Have:NMC Level 1 or Level 2 Registered Nurse.Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, with significant oncology and chemotherapy expertise.Hold or being willing to work towards a UKONS SACT Passport.Proven experience in clinical leadership and service development.Experience working within private healthcare (desirable).Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding and risk management.Confidence managing complex patient situations and communicating with sensitivity.Commitment to continuous professional development and revalidation requirements.Why Choose GenesisCare:Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.Access our world-class radiotherapy free to you and your immediate family, if required.Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.Who We Are:GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy and Theranostics.We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.Were passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen.Join GenesisCare UK and take the lead in delivering safe, compassionate and outstanding cancer care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• What You'll Have:
• NMC Level 1 or Level 2 Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, with significant oncology and chemotherapy expertise.
• Hold or being willing to work towards a UKONS SACT Passport.
• Proven experience in clinical leadership and service development.
• Experience working within private healthcare (desirable).
• Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding and risk management.
• Confidence managing complex patient situations and communicating with sensitivity.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and revalidation requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• What You'll Have:
• NMC Level 1 or Level 2 Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, with significant oncology and chemotherapy expertise.
• Hold or being willing to work towards a UKONS SACT Passport.
• Proven experience in clinical leadership and service development.
• Experience working within private healthcare (desirable).
• Strong understanding of governance, safeguarding and risk management.
• Confidence managing complex patient situations and communicating with sensitivity.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and revalidation requirements.

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

GenesisCare

Address

Regus Uk Ltd

1200 Thorpe Park

Leeds

LS15 8ZA

Employer's website

https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/ (Opens in a new tab)