Lead SACT Nurse
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Poole, BH15 2JBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced SACT Nurse to apply for a Lead SACT role within University Hospitals Dorset. The postholder will lead in de...
We are seeking applications for a Lead SACT Nurse to provide expert clinical and professional leadership for SACT across University Hospitals Dorset. Working collaboratively with Cancer Care leadership, oncology and haematology clinicians, pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure the delivery and continued development of safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred SACT services. As an expert practitioner, the post holder will provide specialist advice, leadership, education and clinical support, whilst leading service improvement, workforce development and robust governance across SACT services.
For a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Qualifications
Essential: - Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council; - Qualified administration of SACT; - Advanced communication skills
Desirable: - Masters degree in relevant topic; - Non-medical prescriber; - Advanced physical assessment and history taking skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience with administration of and governance of SACT
- Extensive experience of leadership and management of a SACT service
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of cancer care common presentations
- Experience with change management and service development
- Experience with workforce planning
Desirable
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Publication/Conference Experience
- Application of enhanced clinical skills into practice, with SACT focus.
Knowledge and Technical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of acute oncology common presentations relating to SACT
- Conversant in relevant specialty developments at national / local levels
- Trust policies / procedures
Desirable: - Enhanced clinical skills, such as assessing patient's physical status requiring precision, accuracy, dexterity.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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