Barts Health NHS Trust
SACT Nurse / Clinical Trials Nurse

The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated SACT Nurse / Clinical Trials Nurse to join our Cancer Services team at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This exciting role combines the delivery of high-quality Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) with the coordination and management of innovative clinical trials for patients with cancer and haematological conditions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical care, support patients throughout their treatment journey, and contribute to the development of future cancer therapies through research participation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced oncology nurse who is passionate about patient-centred care, research excellence, and continuous service improvement.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will split their time between the cancer day unit and the clinical trials team. You will deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to patients receiving SACT, undertaking patient assessment, treatment administration, toxicity management and ongoing support throughout the treatment pathway. You will coordinate and manage a portfolio of clinical trials, including patient screening, recruitment, informed consent processes, protocol delivery and study follow-up activities. Working closely with oncologists, haematologists, research teams and pharmacy colleagues, you will ensure compliance with research governance and regulatory requirements while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. You will act as a key worker for patients and families, contribute to education and mentorship of staff, participate in audit and quality improvement initiatives, and support the ongoing development of cancer and research services within the Trust

About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year per annum inc
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 259-8285761SBH
Job locations: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Essential: Degree in Nursing or related subject
• Essential: UKONS SACT Passport
• Essential: Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Essential: Significant post-registration oncology/haematology experience
• Essential: Experience delivering SACT
• Essential: Experience coordinating patient pathways
• Essential: Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Essential: Experience supporting education and development of staff

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of current cancer treatment pathways
• Essential: SACT administration and toxicity management
• Essential: UKONS guidance and cancer care standards
• Essential: Research governance frameworks

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Barts Health NHS Trust
Address: St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Nurse, Richard Schorstein, richard.schorstein@nhs.net

Supporting documents
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