East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Development Nurse CADU
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Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Development Nurse CADU
SACT Development Nurse – Band 5
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated nurse to join our nurse-led unit as a SACT Development Nurse at Cathedral Day Unit and Mobile Cancer Care Unit, Kent and Canterbury Hospital.
Located at: Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3NG
This role demands flexibility, adaptability, and resilience, but offers extreme professional satisfaction and excellent career progression.
No two days are alike in this multidisciplinary environment. Ideal candidates enjoy working with people, are driven by a desire to make a real impact on patients’ lives, and wish to develop specialised cancer nursing expertise.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Provide holistic care – Care for patients and their families throughout the course of treatment. ✔ Delegate without oversight – Perform competent care duties independently and supervise/train staff (qualified and unqualified). ✔ Manage emotional complexities – Address psychological and emotional challenges faced by patients during cancer treatment. ✔ Collaborative practice – Work with all care disciplines to enhance cancer service development, ensuring high-quality patient management. ✔ Embrace a fast-paced, evolving healthcare landscape – Requires adaptability in clinical skills and teamwork. ✔ Contribute to a patient-centred culture – Utilise professional development to grow as part of specialised oncology care.
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Why Join Us?
✅ Professional growth – Pathway to competency and excellence in supportive and palliative cancer care. ✅ Specialised oncology niche – Work in highly-specialised cancer services critical to patient outcomes. ✅ ** Meaningful impact** – A dynamic role empowering real-life changes in enduring patient experiences. ✅ Team environment – Thriving culture fostering excellence in practice and colleague support. ✅ Trusted heritage – Work under one of England’s largest hospital trusts, serving 800,000+ local residents.
Our Values & Working Philosophy: We Care
Our guiding ethos – "People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we’re making a difference."
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About East Kent Hospitals Universe
We maintain five hospitals plus extensive community clinics.
Welcome to a place where great care begins with great people.
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If sponsorship for visa purposes ('Skilled Worker Visa') is required, please declare your eligibility for Band 5 and above on your application, regardless of current UK accommodations.
For informal questions, potential visits, or discussions, please contact:
📌 Tisha Joy 📧 Tisha.Joy@nhs.net 📞 01227 783096
📌 Further queries: Discuss with SACT Unit Managers 📞 Institution Ext. 3060
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