Senior Registered Nurse - SACT
Core
Deliver Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) safely and effectively, manage oncological emergencies, and provide clinical leadership in an oncology department.
Role type
Senior Registered Nurse (SACT Specialist)
Builds
Safe administration of chemotherapy and supportive care for oncology patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
SACT administration, patient assessment, acute oncology emergency management, clinical governance, medicines management, patient education, mentorship, audit and quality improvement
Preferred skills
Advanced oncology qualification, teaching/mentorship qualification, experience in private healthcare or multi-disciplinary acute settings
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Deliver SACT safely, undertake comprehensive patient assessments, recognize and manage treatment-related complications, provide patient education and support, act as a key clinical resource, provide clinical leadership to junior staff, support induction and competency assessment, promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
