Senior SACT Nurse – Founding Team
Location: Guildford | Opening: December 2026
Help us build our newest and largest Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) service from the ground up. Join a purpose-built unit featuring 11 private treatment pods designed around clinical excellence and personalized patient care.
Why Join Us?
- 1:2 Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Enjoy longer appointments, reduced volume, and lower stress.
- Holistic Care Focus: Time dedicated to patient education, toxicity assessments, and emotional support.
- True Autonomy: Lead nurse-led clinics, manage your own caseload, and shape service protocols.
- Predictable Hours: No overnight shifts.
Key Perks & Benefits
- Time Off: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- Healthcare: Private medical and dental cover (plus access to advanced treatments for family).
- Workplace: Free on-site parking, structured induction, and 24/7 wellbeing support.
- Culture: Nurse Recognition Awards and access to the Penny Brohn wellbeing partnership.
On-Site Tech & Patient Support
Work alongside consultants, pharmacists, and Clinical Nurse Specialists with direct access to:
- Scalp cooling and Hilotherm neuropathy prevention tech
- On-site Exercise Medicine, Dietetics, and Speech & Language therapy
- Clinical trials and innovative treatment pathways
Your Role
- Deliver safe SACT and manage complex venous access (cannulation, venepuncture, CVADs).
- Run nurse-led clinics and handle oncology telephone triage (including 24-hour on-call support).
- Recognize and manage side effects, extravasation, and neutropenic sepsis.
- Mentor junior staff, champion evidence-based care, and deputize for the Lead SACT Nurse.
Invest in Your Growth
- Funded CPD opportunities & internal study days
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) & UKONS triage accreditation
- Sponsorship for national oncology conferences
- Defined clinical leadership pathways
What You’ll Bring
- Current NMC Registration
- 2+ years of oncology nursing experience with active SACT administration
- UKONS SACT Passport (or commitment to complete within 3 months)
- Proficiency in CVADs, blood transfusions, and bone marrow biopsies
- Strong triage and decision-making skills under pressure
Ready to build something exceptional from day one?
[Apply Now – 3-Minute Mobile Application]
Benefits:
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Guildford, Surrey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you hold your UKONS / SACT passport?
Experience:
- Chemotherapy Nursing: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
