Job summary
- Main area
- Chemotherapy Unit
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 23 months (No fixed days)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-DoM-SO-8268
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff-on-Sea
- Salary
- £47,810 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
SACT Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- First Level registration with NMC, Post-registration experience. Oncology / Haematology experience .SACT experience .
Desirable criteria
- Acute oncology course/module. Non medical prescribing. Clinical examination and assessment qualification. Advanced communication skills.
Research
Essential criteria
- Awareness of published research pertinent to role
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of clinical trials and treatment Protocols
Education
Essential criteria
- Educated to or working towards degree/masters level. Accrediated SACT course.
Desirable criteria
- Acute oncology course/module. Non medical prescribing. Clinical examination and assessment qualification. Advanced communication skills.
Management
Essential criteria
- Current knowledge of relevant professional and NHS policy initiatives Evidence of team working.Further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership
Desirable criteria
- Be able to demonstrate knowledge of national, regional and local cancer strategies / priorities
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ann McCourt
- Job title
- Manager - chemotherapy unit
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01702385614
- Additional information
Ann McCourt
[email protected]
03004433261Wende Riley- Laborde
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