SACT Nurse

Job summary

SACT Nurse | Cancer Services | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby, Leicester | Full Time (37.5 Hours) £2,500 Joining Bonus Available

Main duties of the job

Deliver safe, evidence-based systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive care. Provide specialist advice and support to patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment. Manage a caseload of oncology patients, acting as a key worker throughout their pathway. Undertake patient assessments, care planning, and evaluation of treatment outcomes. Work closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care. Demonstrate expertise in venepuncture, cannulation, CVAD management, and chemotherapy administration. Recognise and manage treatment-related complications, including extravasation, anaphylaxis, and neutropenic sepsis. Participate in oncology telephone triage services. Support quality improvement initiatives and promote best practice across Cancer Services.

About us

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.

Job responsibilities

SACT Nurse | Cancer Services | Spire Leicester Hospital | Oadby, Leicester | Full Time (37.5 Hours) £2,500 Joining Bonus Available Spire Leicester Hospital is looking for an experienced and compassionate SACT Nurse to join our dedicated Cancer Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern, patient-focused environment, delivering high-quality chemotherapy care while supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. You'll be part of a specialist multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and outstanding patient outcomes. What You'll Do

Deliver safe, evidence-based systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and supportive care.

Provide specialist advice and support to patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment.

Manage a caseload of oncology patients, acting as a key worker throughout their pathway.

Undertake patient assessments, care planning, and evaluation of treatment outcomes.

Work closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care.

Demonstrate expertise in venepuncture, cannulation, CVAD management, and chemotherapy administration.

Recognise and manage treatment-related complications, including extravasation, anaphylaxis, and neutropenic sepsis.

Participate in oncology telephone triage services.

Support quality improvement initiatives and promote best practice across Cancer Services.

What We're Looking For

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.

Accredited SACT qualification and/or UKONS SACT Passport.

Experience administering chemotherapy and intravenous therapies.

Competence in venepuncture, cannulation, and central venous access device management.

Oncology experience with the ability to manage a complex patient caseload.

Strong clinical judgement, communication, and organisational skills.

UKONS triage experience and knowledge of neutropenic sepsis management are desirable.

Benefits We offer employed colleagues a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options

'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers

Free Bupa wellness screening

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Our Values We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

Driving clinical excellence

Doing the right thing

Caring is our passion

Keeping it simple

Delivering on our promises

Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward. Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart. Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services. Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Accredited SACT qualification and/or UKONS SACT Passport.
• Experience administering chemotherapy and intravenous therapies.
• Competence in venepuncture, cannulation, and central venous access device management.
• Oncology experience with the ability to manage a complex patient caseload.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication, and organisational skills.
• UKONS triage experience and knowledge of neutropenic sepsis management are desirable.

Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Accredited SACT qualification and/or UKONS SACT Passport.
• Experience administering chemotherapy and intravenous therapies.
• Competence in venepuncture, cannulation, and central venous access device management.
• Oncology experience with the ability to manage a complex patient caseload.
• Strong clinical judgement, communication, and organisational skills.
• UKONS triage experience and knowledge of neutropenic sepsis management are desirable.