Job Description

Senior Registered Nurse - SACT
Mount Alvernia Hospital
37.5 Hours & Permanent
Competitive Salary (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of Circle Health Group , Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Registered Nurse - SACT to join their team of staff in the Oncology department.

This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties of this role include:

• Deliver Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) safely and effectively in line with national guidance, local policies, and competency frameworks.

• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, including pre-treatment review, toxicity assessment, and ongoing monitoring throughout treatment cycles.
• Recognise, manage, and escalate treatment-related complications, including acute oncological emergencies.
• Provide patient education and support, ensuring patients and families understand treatment plans, side effects, and self-management strategies.
• Act as a key clinical resource for complex oncology patients, supporting continuity and coordination of care.

• Provide clinical leadership and day-to-day guidance to junior nurses and support staff within the SACT service.
• Support induction, supervision, and competency assessment of nursing staff delivering SACT.
• Act as a senior clinical presence, supporting safe staffing, skill mix, and escalation of concerns.
• Promote a culture of learning, reflective practice, and continuous improvement within the oncology team.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience in oncology nursing.
• Level 6 or 7 qualification in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
• Proven experience delivering SACT independently and safely.
• Strong understanding of oncology pathways, treatment regimens, and supportive care.
• Demonstrable knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety, and medicines management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support patients in emotionally challenging situations.
• Advanced oncology qualification or working towards one.
• Experience in a senior or specialist nursing role within oncology or haematology.
• Experience contributing to audit, service development, or quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in private healthcare or a multi-disciplinary acute setting.
• Teaching, mentorship, or assessor qualification.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities

…and much more!

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy