Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Lead
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP218AL
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic nurse to lead the development and delivery of SACT services across Buckinghamshire H...
This is a senior nursing role, expert in all aspects of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), with responsibility for leading and developing SACT nursing services across the Trust.
The post holder will ensure that national standards for SACT are implemented and that guidelines relating to the safe administration of SACT are adhered to, reviewing and developing care pathways to meet patient need and to identify where specialist nursing input can be optimised.
The post holder will provide advanced clinical skills, leadership and expert knowledge in clinical practice, working with a high degree of autonomy in the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients receiving SACT, including the management of SACT-related toxicities, and will contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, policies, procedures and guidelines in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
The post holder will demonstrate effective leadership and management skills, with the ability to drive quality improvement, influence patient care and implement new and innovative ways of working across the SACT service.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC register
- Degree in a cancer-related subject, or equivalent experience
- Recognised SACT qualification (Level 6 or above)
- Master's level qualification, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, or working towards
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- UKONS SACT Passport
- Teaching and assessing / mentorship qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
Experience
Essential
- Extensive, significant post-registration experience relevant to SACT at Band 7 or above
- Experience in a SACT day-care setting
- Proven leadership and management skills and experience
- Knowledge of cancer care pathways and Cancer Waiting Time standards
- In-depth understanding of governance frameworks supporting safe SACT provision
Desirable
- Experience contributing to the clinical governance agenda for oncology services
- Experience writing operational policies, protocols and guidelines
- Experience of service development responsive to service users
- Experience of undertaking research, audit and/or publication
- Experience working with national charities or professional forums to promote patient-centred services
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to act as an autonomous, expert practitioner
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of SACT toxicity management
- Ability to set up and maintain efficient administrative and clinical systems
- Effective team-building, influencing and negotiating skills
- Ability to critically evaluate and apply research to practice
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
- Adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of a multi-site service
Desirable
- Skills in project and change management
- Ability to co-ordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Evidence of innovative practice and ability to motivate others
- Experience of report writing and presentation
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites
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
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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