SACT Approver: Sponsorship Available

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Royal Surrey Cancer Centre is the specialist cancer centre based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Established in 1996 and serving a population of approximately 1.2 million across Surrey and West Sussex, it is highly regarded for the excellent care it provides and for its work with the University of Surrey and major pharmaceutical companies in conducting vital research to support the development of new cancer treatments.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Allied Health Professional in the Cancer Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an outpatient environment of one of the countries major cancer centres, we offer rapid diagnosis, advanced treatment and access to cutting edge research to more than 8000 patients each year across the South East of England, including delivering 4,0000 chemotherapy treatments.

We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic people with good communication skills to join our busy team. Previous experience would be beneficial.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Part 1 or 12 or equivalent
  • First Degree or working towards this
  • Evidence of recent post qualification in cancer nursing or equivalent experience in a SACT setting
  • Ability to demonstrate professional updating of knowledge in past one/two years
  • Care of the Patient Requiring SACT Course
  • Teaching Qualification ENB 998, Mentorship Qualification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates up to date clinical credibility/competence
  • Evidence of advanced skills in practice i.e. iv additives, cannulation and venepuncture, and SACT administration
  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues in Acute NHS setting
  • Can demonstrate up-to-date clinical credibility/competence
  • Knowledge of clinical governance issues such as complaints handling, clinical risk management
  • Knowledge of current NHS and Professional issues

Desirable

  • At least 1 year working as a Band 6 SACT nurse

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).

Closing Date: 8 November 2026

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