About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced oncology nurse looking for an opportunity to take your SACT expertise to the next level?
Join GenesisCare at our Bristol Cancer Centre, where you'll be part of a specialist team delivering personalised cancer care and the latest systemic anti-cancer treatments in a modern outpatient environment.
As a Senior SACT Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to combine hands-on clinical excellence with leadership, education, service development and research. You'll manage your own patient caseload, run nurse-led clinics, work closely with leading oncology consultants and provide expert support to patients throughout their treatment journey.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior SACT Nurse, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality chemotherapy and SACT service at our Bristol centre, providing specialist nursing advice and support to patients and their families from diagnosis through treatment.
You'll work autonomously while providing clinical leadership within the SACT team, ensuring patients receive safe, evidence-based and personalised care.
You'll also have the opportunity to deputise for the Lead SACT Nurse when required, support the development of junior colleagues and contribute to the ongoing development of our nursing practice and services.
Our Bristol centre provides patients with access to a comprehensive range of SACT alongside advanced radiotherapy and integrated cancer care, creating an environment where you can work closely with a genuinely multidisciplinary team.
What You'll Do
Manage your own patient caseload and provide specialist nursing advice throughout the cancer treatment pathway Run nurse-led clinics and assess patients' health, treatment and nursing needs Deliver chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies safely and effectively Use your advanced clinical skills in venepuncture, cannulation and central venous access Recognise and manage treatment complications, including anaphylaxis, extravasation and neutropenic sepsis Provide telephone triage and out-of-hours support as part of the 24-hour on-call team Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team Deputise for the Lead SACT Nurse when required
About us
Why GenesisCare?
Our SACT service has been designed to provide an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.
You'll work within a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, with longer appointment times giving you more opportunity to focus on what matters: education, toxicity assessment, holistic care and emotional support.
Rather than focusing on volume, our model is built around clinical excellence and personalised care. You'll work closely with consultants, pharmacists, radiographers, Clinical Nurse Specialists and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide truly holistic cancer care.
We offer patients access to a wide range of SACT and supportive treatments, alongside:
A purpose-built infusion suite with private treatment pods On-site access to consultant reviews Pharmacist input when required 24-hour patient triage support Access to the best technology to support your patients journey and wellbeing such as Scalp cooling technology and Hilotherm to help prevent chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy Dietetic and Speech & Language Therapy support Exercise Medicine programme available to all patients Wellbeing support through our partnership with Penny Brohn Access to clinical trials and innovative treatment approaches
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note: we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
The role combines advanced clinical practice with opportunities to influence how the service develops, including leading areas of nursing practice, supporting research and contributing to clinical audit and service improvement.
Invest in your development
At GenesisCare, we want our nurses to keep learning, developing and progressing. As part of the SACT team, you'll have access to:
Funded CPD opportunities Advanced Life Support (ALS) training UKONS triage training and accreditation if not already held. Study days and internal teaching Attendance at national oncology conferences Clinical supervision Leadership pathways Opportunities to become involved in Quality Improvement projects Service development opportunities Nurse Recognition AwardsFor someone who wants to develop their specialist knowledge or take the next step towards clinical leadership, this is an opportunity to help shape the service while building your own career alongside it.
What you'll bring
Were looking for experienced oncology nurses who are confident in SACT delivery
NMC registration A minimum of 2 years nursing experience within the oncology sector administering chemotherapy/SACT UKONS SACT Passport, or willingness to complete this within three months Experience in venepuncture, cannulation and central venous access devices Experience in oncology telephone triage and recognition/management of neutropenic sepsis Experience and competence in blood transfusion and bone marrow biopsies Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to make decisions, prioritise and work accurately under pressureA different way of working, we know that great nursing care needs the right environment.
Our model has been designed to give nurses more time with their patients, supported by a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, longer appointments and a strong focus on holistic care.
Youll also benefit from:
Predictable working hours No overnight shifts A supportive leadership team Employee wellbeing initiatives Access to counselling and clinical supervision A structured induction programmeYou'll also need to be comfortable working flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including participation in the 24-hour on-call rota.
Why GenesisCare Bristol?
Our Bristol centre is a specialist outpatient cancer centre serving patients from across the South West and beyond.
You'll work in a centre offering chemotherapy and SACT alongside advanced radiotherapy, including stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), surface-guided radiotherapy (SGRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) and deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH).
The centre also has access to Exercise Medicine and Penny Brohn, supporting GenesisCare's whole-person approach to cancer care.
You'll be surrounded by experienced oncology professionals and work alongside consultants from local and nationally recognised hospitals, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and broaden your experience within specialist cancer care.
Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:
26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more or sell back annual leave Private medical and dental cover Income Protection Employee Assistance Programme Access to world-class radiotherapy, free to you and your immediate family if required Competitive company contributory pension scheme Access to wellbeing support including Headspace Free parking at our Bristol centre Exclusive retail discounts Paid professional memberships and opportunities for continued professional development Opportunities to attend training and conferences and develop your specialist expertiseGenesisCare actively invests in professional development, including training, professional memberships and conference opportunities, with a focus on helping employees grow within their roles.
Were looking for experienced Senior SACT Nurses who are passionate about specialist cancer care and committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
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Qualifications Essential
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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.
UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name GenesisCare
Address GenesisCare
300 Park Ave
Aztec West
Bristol
BS32 4SY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.genesiscare.com/uk/ (Opens in a new tab)