University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Lead SACT Nurse
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Exciting Opportunity for a Lead SACT Nurse at University Hospitals Dorset
An exciting opportunity for an experienced SACT Nurse to apply for a Lead SACT role within University Hospitals Dorset. The postholder will lead in developing, contributing to and influencing SACT services within UHD and within the remit of UHDs partners as well as nationally to enable partnership development across services.
The individual will join the cancer care team, working closely with the medical, allied health professional and other clinical and non-clinical staff, to provide a high quality, effective, efficient and person-centred service. Leadership for service development, evaluation and quality improvement, and contributing to education and research, are expected as part of the role.
The post holder will be actively involved in providing strategic direction, clinical expertise and professional leadership to support high-quality nursing care and patient experience. They will also provide professional role modelling to lead and inspire the professional development of nursing within SACT.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert clinical and professional leadership for SACT across University Hospitals Dorset.
- Work collaboratively with Cancer Care leadership, oncology and haematology clinicians, pharmacy and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Ensure the delivery and continued development of safe, effective, evidence-based and patient-centred SACT services.
- Provide specialist advice, leadership, education and clinical support.
- Lead service improvement, workforce development and robust governance across SACT services.
Requirements:
- NMC registration.
- Dynamic, experienced SACT trained nurse with a passion for leadership.
Development Opportunities:
- Opportunities for personal, professional, and academic development.
Base Locations:
- Cross site at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital.
Interview Date:
- Week commencing 5th October 2026.
Additional Information:
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
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If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Contact Information:
- Name: Jemima Greenwood
- Job title: Senior Matron for Cancer
- Email address: jemima.greenwood1@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 0300 019 2545
For further details / informal visits contact Jemima Greenwood.
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