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SACT Nurse

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North East England
Permanent
Registered Nurse/RN

Posted 25 day(s) ago

Reference: 2327339

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.

Details
Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

25318

Job locations

Gartree Road

Leicester

LE2 2FF

United Kingdom


Job description
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.
    Job description
    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.
    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.
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information
    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details
    Employer name

    Spire Healthcare Ltd

    Address

    Gartree Road

    Leicester

    LE2 2FF

    United Kingdom


    Employer's website

    https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)