Senior Registered Nurse - Oncology / SACT - JR113999

Senior Registered Nurse (SACT) Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy WHO ARE WE? We are Circle Health Group. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation. WHO ARE YOU? You are an experienced oncology nurse with advanced knowledge of SACT delivery and patient management. You are passionate about delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate cancer care. You are a clinical role model who upholds the highest standards of professional practice and patient safety. You are confident supporting junior staff and contributing to service development and quality improvement. You place the patient at the centre of everything you do, ensuring dignity, safety, and informed choice throughout the cancer pathway. WHAT DO YOU DO? Clinical Practice & Patient Care Deliver Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) safely and effectively in line with national guidance, local policies, and competency frameworks. Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including pre-treatment review, toxicity assessment, and ongoing monitoring throughout treatment cycles. Recognise, manage, and escalate treatment-related complications, including acute oncological emergencies. Provide patient education and support, ensuring patients and families understand treatment plans, side effects, and self-management strategies. Act as a key clinical resource for complex oncology patients, supporting continuity and coordination of care. Clinical Leadership & Support Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day guidance to junior nurses and support staff within the SACT service. Support induction, supervision, and competency assessment of nursing staff delivering SACT. Act as a senior clinical presence, supporting safe staffing, skill mix, and escalation of concerns. Promote a culture of learning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement within the oncology team. Governance, Safety & Quality Ensure compliance with SACT governance frameworks, including national chemotherapy standards, COSHH, and medicines management requirements. Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting, and investigation, contributing to shared learning and service improvement. Support the maintenance of accurate and timely clinical documentation, including electronic patient records. Contribute to preparation for regulatory inspections (e.g. CQC) and internal quality assurance processes. Service Development & Improvement Support service development initiatives aimed at improving patient experience, safety, and efficiency within oncology services. Contribute to pathway development and review, ensuring alignment with best practice and organisational strategy. Engage in quality improvement projects, audits, and peer review activity. Work collaboratively with consultants, pharmacists, and the wider MDT to optimise patient outcomes. Professional Practice Maintain professional registration and competence in line with NMC requirements.Undertake ongoing CPD, mandatory training, and role-specific competencies.Act in accordance with Circle Health Group values, policies, and professional codes of conduct. WHAT DO YOU HAVE? Essential Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration. Significant post-registration experience in oncology nursing. Level 6 or 7 qualification in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT). Proven experience delivering SACT independently and safely. Strong understanding of oncology pathways, treatment regimens, and supportive care. Demonstrable knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and medicines management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients in emotionally challenging situations. Desirable Advanced oncology qualification or working towards one. Experience in a senior or specialist nursing role within oncology or haematology. Experience contributing to audit, service development, or quality improvement initiatives. Experience working in private healthcare or a multi-disciplinary acute setting. Teaching, mentorship, or assessor qualification. WHAT SORT OF PERSON ARE YOU? You are calm, compassionate, and patient-focused. You are confident in your clinical judgement and decision-making. You are a supportive leader who develops others through coaching and example. You are organised, resilient, and able to prioritise effectively in a complex clinical environment. You are proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement. You communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and colleagues at all levels. WHAT ELSE? This is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This is not exhaustive and may change due to future changes and developments. You have to maintain your knowledge and conduct your duties responsibly with the guidance of the Health & Safety at Work Act. You treat all patient information as confidential and would only breach confidence if you felt that a patient or member of staff was at risk of harm. Health & Safety / Confidentiality You must maintain knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act. Ensuring appropriate measures are taken in respect of Health and Safety for staff, visitors and contractors. In the course of their duties employees will have access to confidential material about patients, members of staff and Circle Health Group. On no account must information relating to identifiable patients be divulged to anyone other than authorised persons, for example, medical, nursing or other professional staff, as appropriate, who are concerned directly with the care, diagnosis and/or treatment of the patient. Similarly, no information of a personal or confidential nature concerning individual members of staff should be divulged to anyone without the proper authority. Failure to observe these rules will be regarded as serious misconduct, which could result in disciplinary action being taken including dismissal. This job description is intended as an outline of the general areas of activity. This job description is not an exhaustive document and may be subject to alteration in the light of future changes and developments. Opportunities with Circle Health Group Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work stylesand more. Were passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture