About this role
Job summary
Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) Nurse (Developmental Band 5/Established Band 6)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our team of dedicated Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) outpatient nurses at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for nurses with experience in SACT administration to apply for the role of Band 6 Senior SACT Nurse.
If you do not have this qualification or experience we would encourage you to use this as an opportunity to apply for a developmental Band 5 SACT Nurse position.
The developmental pathway will include relevant training in SACT administration and the completion of in-house Band 6 development competencies with a guaranteed uplift from Band 5 to Band 6 as a result.
Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for.
You will be expected to work across our 3 outpatient SACT units:
1/ King Edward Ward, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.
2/ Bracknell Chemotherapy 1, Bracknell Healthspace.
3/ The Rosemary Centre, West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham.
Main duties of the job
Safe administration of SACT and supportive therapies to oncology patients in an outpatient setting. Nurse-led SACT toxicity assessments and appropriate escalation. Work with the MDT to provide safe, evidence-based, holistic care. Venepuncture/Cannulation/CVAD care. UKONs triage and associated management. Management of emergencies such as adverse reactions to treatment. Contribute to service development and maintenance of cancer targets. Coordinate shifts, manage workload and ensure safe staffing levels. Deliver group pre-treatment patient education sessions. Act as a role model to all staff. Mentor/develop junior staff and colleagues. Work with the senior team to improve the service and patient experience based on latest evidence and developments in cancer care. Engage with educational opportunities locally, regionally and nationally, ensuring learning is shared with the wider team.
About us
Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training Essential
Registered Adult Nurse UKONS SACT passport or equivalent
Desirable
ILS training Venepuncture/Cannulation/CVAD care Advanced Communication Skills History Taking/Physical Assessment UKONS triage training
Experience Essential
Experience administering SACT Experience in working in an acute medical environment Post-qualification oncology/haematology experience
Desirable
Experience in mentoring, facilitating, teaching, assessing and coaching Evidence of leadership/management and speciality development Experience of involvement in successful change management
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address King Edward Ward, Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)