Senior SACT Nurse

At GenesisCare, we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Senior SACT Nurse at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Oxford, OX4 area? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.

Please note that this role is available on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.

The Role:

As a Senior SACT Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering chemotherapy nursing services to patients within the unit and deputising for the line manager where required. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career.

What You'll Do:

• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals following diagnosis and throughout all stages of treatment.
• Ensure a high standard of evidence-based nursing care for patients undergoing chemotherapy, assessing health and nursing needs, and initiating appropriate care steps. This includes managing a patient caseload, liaising with medical consultants, ordering diagnostic tests within agreed parameters, and running nurse-led clinics.
• Work autonomously while providing clinical leadership, ensuring accurate care plans that reflect assessments and recommendations, with clear documentation in patient records.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in intravenous access, management of central venous catheters, venepuncture, and chemotherapy delivery, including managing anaphylaxis and extravasation.

What You'll Have:

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in intravenous drug administration and chemotherapy administration.
• Sufficient post-registration nursing experience in oncology or a related specialty to be confident and competent in required skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and make decisions, organise, and prioritise effectively.
• Experience and competence in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsies.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• NMC Registered Nurse.
• UKONS SACT Passport or willingness to complete within three months of appointment.
• Full training and qualification in venepuncture and cannulations, with experience working with various central venous access devices.
• Willingness to train towards a recognised chemotherapy qualification.
• Experience in oncology telephone triage and recognition/management of neutropenic sepsis.

Why Choose GenesisCare:

Discover the benefits of joining our team, including flexible work-life balance, private medical and dental coverage, access to world-class radiotherapy, pension schemes, well-being programs, free parking, and retail discounts.

Who We Are:

GenesisCare UK is a leading provider of private oncology services, dedicated to transforming cancer care through innovative, personalised treatments that improve patient outcomes. With over 600 professionals across 14 centres, we offer advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics, focusing on treating the whole patient and supporting wellbeing and research initiatives.

Join us to shape the future of cancer care and enjoy a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

GenesisCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a culture of care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement, employing talented professionals dedicated to delivering on our patient promise. Join us and make a difference.