The Systematic Anti-Cancer Treatment Chemotherapy (SACT) Nurse provides clinical and managerial leadership to the nursing and multi-professional team. This role includes acting as a clinical leader and an expert practitioner; liaising, guiding and advising the multidisciplinary team and external agencies in the provision of optimum patient care.
The postholder will be responsible for supporting the development of training resources and taking part in teaching opportunities to support all staff involved in delivering anti‑cancer therapies. This includes teaching and assessing for sign off in the administration of anti‑cancer treatments.
About the Role
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More detail about the role
An opportunity for an experienced SACT nurse to gain clinical and leadership experience working within the day case teams.
The postholder will also support working across the cancer services footprint through:
- Outreach & driving the SACT van
- Triage Out of Hours (OOH)
- Supporting the 24hour patients SACT line
- Delivery of SACT in any designated location
- Maintaining safety, staff support and administration of treatment plans
- Mentoring and supporting junior staff across oncology and haematology with SACT skills
Working Pattern: 37.5 hrs per week over 4 or 5 days
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.
This is a fixed term contract until 01/06/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
- Salary Band 6: £39,959 – £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Frequency Annual
- Vacancy Reference 185-1553-13305
- Contract Type Fixed Term
- Closing Date 15 June, 2026
- Job Category Nursing
- Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered
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