Job overview
London Northwest University is committed to transforming Cancer Services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8A, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Systemic anti Cancer Therapy (SACT). We are looking for an innovative and inspirational SACT ANP who is passionate about making a difference to both patients and staff.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting new ways of working that emphasise efficient, effective and patient- focused care. You will practice autonomously as an ANP within the SACT service to provide patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice.
With the launch of our updated Cancer Strategy we are developing our day unit SACT service to be nurse delivered across the pathway including developing roles that encompass extended practice supported by appropriate education. You will work alongside our Consultant Nurse Chemotherapy, Trust Lead SACT Nurse and Chemotherapy Day unit manager to develop an environment that provides safe and responsive care. You will inspire and support the day unit team with shared values putting the patients at the centre of care delivery and service transformation.
If this sounds like the job for you, please get in contact for further information and informal discussion and / or visit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will practice autonomously as an advanced practitioner within the Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) service to provide patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the department. The post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the SACT service, providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families, and carers. They will contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice and standards of care within the service, including the development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. They will line manage the band 7 SACT practitioner and Band 7 trainee SACT ANPs and will work collaboratively with the Macmillan Trust Lead Nurse SACT and the SACT clinical unit manager They will act as a highly specialised role model and leader for all members of staff and play a major role in the continuous development of the services within the Trust.
The post holder will work as an advanced autonomous practitioner working both independently and alongside other health care professionals to assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients attending the Chemotherapy Day Unit with specific conditions utilising advanced levels of clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working as Nurse Practitioner at band 7 in chemotherapy setting
- Experience of assessing patients prior to receiving SACT in a solid tumour setting.
- Extensive contemporaneous post registration experience in chemotherapy day case setting
- Recent chemotherapy administration experience
- Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice.
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice experience
- Proven leadership and management skills & experience
Desirable
- Evidence of practically applied knowledge and skills attained through MSc study
- Experience in prescribing SACT in solid tumour setting
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC register.
- Specialist post registration qualification in oncology
- Recognised SACT/Chemotherapy Qualification
- MSc ANP/ACP
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- IRMER qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to identify and manage critical issues and multiple priorities
Desirable
- Research experience
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This advert is for Advanced Nurse Practitioner Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £63,665 - £70,887 inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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