Job summaryAn exciting opportunity for an experienced SACT Nurse to apply for a Lead SACT role within University Hospitals Dorset. The postholder will lead in developing, contributing to and influencing SACT services within UHD and within the remit of UHDs partners as well as nationally to enable partnership development across services.
The individual will join the cancer care team, working closely with the medical, allied health professional and other clinical and non-clinical staff, to provide a high quality, effective, efficient and person-centred service. Leadership for service development, evaluation and quality improvement, and contributing to education and research, are expected as part of the role.
The post holder will be actively involved in providing strategic direction, clinical expertise and professional leadership to support high-quality nursing care and patient experience. They will also provide professional role modelling to lead and inspire the professional development of nursing within SACT.
If you are a dynamic experienced SACT trained nurse with a passion for leadership we would welcome your application. There are opportunities within this role for personal, professional, and academic development.
This role requires NMC registration.Base Locations: Cross site at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole HospitalInterview date: Week commencing 5th October 2026Main duties of the jobWe are seeking applications for a Lead SACT Nurse to provide expert clinical and professional leadership for SACT across University Hospitals Dorset. Working collaboratively with Cancer Care leadership, oncology and haematology clinicians, pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure the delivery and continued development of safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred SACT services. As an expert practitioner, the post holder will provide specialist advice, leadership, education and clinical support, whilst leading service improvement, workforce development and robust governance across SACT services.
About usUHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Job responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description and person specification, please refer to the documents attached to this advert.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Qualified administration of SACT
- Advanced communication skills
Desirable- Masters degree in relevant topic
- Non-medical prescriber
- Advanced physical assessment and history taking skills
ExperienceEssential- Extensive experience with administration of and governance of SACT
- Extensive experience of leadership and management of a SACT service
- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of cancer care common presentations
- Experience with change management and service development
- Experience with workforce planning
Desirable- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Publication/Conference Experience
- Application of enhanced clinical skills into practice, with SACT focus.
Knowledge and Technical SkillsEssential- Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of acute oncology common presentations relating to SACT
- Conversant in relevant specialty developments at national / local levels
- Trust policies / procedures
Desirable- Enhanced clinical skills, such as assessing patient's physical status requiring precision, accuracy, dexterity.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
