Senior SACT / Chemotherapy Nurse

Job summary

Be part of something new. Help us build a SACT service from the ground up.

Our new Guildford SACT unit opens in December 2026 and were looking for experienced Senior SACT Nurses to join our founding team.

This is your opportunity to join GenesisCares largest SACT unit to date, with 11 individual treatment pods, in a brand-new, purpose-built environment designed around patient comfort, privacy and high-quality care.

But this isn't simply a new building.

You'll be joining at the beginning of something helping shape how the service operates, supporting the development of the team and establishing the standards of care that will define the unit.

If you're an experienced SACT Nurse looking for a role where you can use your expertise, develop your career and make a genuine difference, wed love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior SACT Nurse, youll combine specialist clinical practice with leadership and service development.

Youll:

• Deliver safe, high-quality chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatments
• Manage your own patient caseload and run nurse-led clinics
• Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families and healthcare professionals
• Use advanced skills in venepuncture, cannulation and central venous access
• Recognise and manage treatment complications including anaphylaxis and extravasation
• Support oncology telephone triage and participate in the 24-hour on-call service
• Work closely with consultants, pharmacists and the wider MDT
• Mentor and support junior colleagues
• Contribute to clinical audit, research and service development
• Help develop clinical protocols, pathways and standards as the new service evolves
• Lead areas of nursing practice development and champion evidence-based care
• Deputise for the Lead SACT Nurse when required

The role offers genuine clinical autonomy alongside the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new service.

About us

Why GenesisCare Guildford?

Our new 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.

The new unit will 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

Details

• Date posted: 02 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Plus excellent benefits + HCAS weighting
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: E0157-26-0017GU-SACT
• Job locations: GenesisCare, Rosalind Franklin Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Invest in your development

At GenesisCare, we want our nurses to keep learning, developing and progressing. As part of the Guildford 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 Awards

For 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 and ready to play an active role in establishing a new service.

You'll need:

• NMC registration
• A minimum of 2 years nursing experience within the oncology sector
• Experience 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 pressure

A different way of working

We know that great nursing care needs the right environment.

Our Guildford 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 programme

Why GenesisCare?

GenesisCare is the UKs leading independent specialist cancer care provider, bringing together world-class clinicians, advanced treatments and personalised cancer care.

Our approach is simple: treat the whole patient, not just the cancer.

You'll be part of a growing organisation with access to innovative treatments, clinical trials and opportunities to influence how cancer care is delivered.

You'll also receive:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare and dental cover
• Access to advanced cancer treatments for you and your family
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and retail discounts
• Free parking

Be one of the people who builds it.

Were looking for experienced Senior SACT Nurses who want to be part of the founding team nurses who are passionate about specialist cancer care, excited by the opportunity to shape a new service and committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience.

If that sounds like you, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us build something exceptional from day one.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).