# Band 5 Staff Nurse SACT Units > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-staff-nurse-sact-units/974b3a9d-7be6-469a-a306-538a5622c9fa - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-5-staff-nurse-sact-units/974b3a9d-7be6-469a-a306-538a5622c9fa.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Free Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Staff nurse - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-11-02T16:00:32.057Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Enfield_Middlesex/Royal_Free_London_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cancer/Cancer-v8384410 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalfree.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit at Chase Farm Hospital. The unit provides specialist care and Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) to patients with haematological and oncological conditions in a busy outpatient setting comprising 16 treatment chairs and 2 side rooms. The successful candidate will work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients receiving a range of cancer treatments. The post holder will be responsible for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care, administering SACT and supportive treatments following appropriate training and competency assessment, and contributing to the smooth daily operation of the unit. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient safety, and a passion for delivering outstanding cancer care. ### Main duties of the job Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients attending the Haematology/Oncology Day Unit. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Administer Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), blood products and supportive treatments in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance following competency assessment. Undertake venepuncture, cannulation and management of central venous access devices. Monitor patients during treatment, recognising and responding promptly to complications and treatment-related toxicities. Provide holistic support, education and advice to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records. Participate in patient safety initiatives, audits, quality improvement projects and service development activities. Support junior staff, students and healthcare support workers through teaching, supervision and role modelling. Work collaboratively with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, pharmacy teams, allied health professionals and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the 16-chair day unit and 2 side-room treatment area. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting in cancer care - Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit/quality - Experience of co-mentoring and assessing student nurses on placement - Good knowledge of haematological and oncological disorders ### Skills and Aptitudes **Essential** - Ability to plan and prioritise workload - Proven communication skills and ability to negotiate - Access and care of central lines - Ability to work well within a team - Aware of quality and safety standards and ward audit requirements - ble to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met ### Royal Free shared commitments **Essential** - Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments. ### Personal qualities and attributes **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate initiative and solve problems - Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues ### Education and professional qualification **Essential** - First level registration - Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development - Post qualification in relevant speciality ## Documents - [fr (pdf, 909.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713604) - [jd (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713602) - [ps (pdf, 136.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10713603) - [nursing and midwifery - benefits, about rfl, values and governing objectives (pdf, 626.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2755) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.