# Systemic anti-cancer therapies SACT Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/systemic-anti-cancer-therapies-sact-nurse/c6a49036-e838-49d5-b00d-2e136cdd9b85 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/systemic-anti-cancer-therapies-sact-nurse/c6a49036-e838-49d5-b00d-2e136cdd9b85.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Crewe - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 23 hours per week (Monday-Friday including bank holiday with the view to working 7 days in the future) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T15:22:09.548Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cheshire/Crewe/Mid_Cheshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cancer_Unit/Cancer_Unit-v8063831 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8063831?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mcht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking to recruit a staff nurse to join our small team of SACT nurses who deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies on site in the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital. You must be flexible to meet the needs of our service and be able to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Unit is currently open Monday to Friday though some weekend working is anticipated in the future as our service expands to deliver more SACT closer to home. This is a role where you can learn and develop new skills whilst working within a supportive environment. We deliver SACT to patients who are undergoing treatment for haematological cancers and solid tumours and work with a number of visiting Oncologists from tertiary centres such as The Christie and the University Hospitals of North Midlands. We receive excellent feedback from our patients about the level of care we provide. This post is 23 hours and 15 minutes per week ### Main duties of the job The successful applicant must have good communication skills and work well as part of a small team. Previous experience of working with cancer patients or within a cancer setting is essential. You must have experience of current chemotherapy administration and you must have completed the degree level module for Chemotherapy administration or SACT passport. Your application will not be considered if you can not demonstrate this. You must have experience in cannulation, accessing CVAD’s, phlebotomy and have the confidence to administer chemotherapy under nurse-led protocols. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 1.Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance within the particular area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team 2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met 3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation 4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards 5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team 6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations 7. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation ## Job Details We are looking to recruit a staff nurse to join our small team of SACT nurses who deliver systemic anti-cancer therapies on site in the Macmillan Cancer Unit at Leighton Hospital. You must be flexible to meet the needs of our service and be able to work flexibly between the hours of 8am and 8pm. The Unit is currently open Monday to Friday though some weekend working is anticipated in the future as our service expands to deliver more SACT closer to home. This is a role where you can learn and develop new skills whilst working within a supportive environment. We deliver SACT to patients who are undergoing treatment for haematological cancers and solid tumours and work with a number of visiting Oncologists from tertiary centres such as The Christie and the University Hospitals of North Midlands. We receive excellent feedback from our patients about the level of care we provide. This post is 23 hours and 15 minutes per week ## Job Description The successful applicant must have good communication skills and work well as part of a small team. Previous experience of working with cancer patients or within a cancer setting is essential. You must have experience of current chemotherapy administration and you must have completed the degree level module for Chemotherapy administration or SACT passport. Your application will not be considered if you can not demonstrate this. You must have experience in cannulation, accessing CVAD’s, phlebotomy and have the confidence to administer chemotherapy under nurse-led protocols. ## Responsibilities 1.Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care according to changing health care needs, including providing clinical expertise, advice and guidance within the particular area of clinical practice to improve the overall care provided by the team 2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team/agencies to ensure that patient needs are met 3. Involve patients, relatives/carers in the delivery of care, providing reassurance and support to assist their understanding and co-operation 4. Prepare the clinical area for safe practice by ensuring that cleanliness is maintained, materials and equipment are ready for use, including clearing away afterwards 5. Provide escort and transfer for patients as directed by the multidisciplinary team 6. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations 7. Collect, collate, and report information, maintaining accurate patient records/documentation ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in cannulation, accessing CVAD’s, phlebotomy **Desirable** - Confidence to administer chemotherapy under nurse-led protocols ## Documents - [sact nurse jd (pdf, 264.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10354373) - [recruitment process & timescales (pdf, 240.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1885) - [dbs checks and ex-offender guidance (pdf, 146.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1887) - [guide to completing the application (pdf, 518.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1884) - [recruitment process & timescales (bank vacancies) (pdf, 249.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1886) ## 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. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.