Job summary To provide expert clinical leadership and management for the Oral Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective oncology care. The role involves working collaboratively with SACT unit, oncology multidisciplinary and pharmacy to release capacity by shifting treatments to alternative forms of provision. Main duties of the job The main duties are: 1. Clinical Leadership : Lead and manage the Oral SACT service, ensuring adherence to national and local guidelines and policies. 2. Work closely with the SACT units, oncology and pharmacy to release unit capacity by shifting treatments to alternative forms of provision. 3. Patient Care : Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, and delivery of oral systemic anti-cancer therapies. 4. Team Support : Offer clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to nursing staff and other healthcare professionals involved in the Oral SACT service. 5. Education and Training : Develop and deliver educational programs for staff, patients, and their families to improve understanding and management of oral systemic anti-cancer therapies. 6. Quality Improvement : Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and outcomes, including participation in audits, research, and service evaluation. 7. Collaboration : Work closely with other healthcare professionals, particularly oncologists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals, to ensure integrated and holistic patient care. 8. Policy Development : Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and protocols related to oral systemic anti-cancer therapies. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-LVB1402 Job locations CROSS SITE Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body Masters level qualification relevant to role Post Graduate qualification at Masters level in advanced clinical practice, relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, and additional job specific specialist skills/procedures Education/Training qualification Managerial or Leadership qualification Desirable NHS experience or relevant health care organisation Experience Essential Proven experience in area of expert professional knowledge and skills Demonstrate experience/project leadership of oQuality/Service improvement oProject Management oLeadership oPeople Management oInnovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice oResearch or audit oEducation and Training Desirable NHS experience or relevant health care organisation Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team Operational management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the role with ability to practice independently Ability to make operational judgements and manage competing priorities and professional opinion Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets. Able to interpret/develop policy change and make recommendation for service improvements. Expert professional and clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence-based practice Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance Conduct audit and research, to critically analyse and interpret data, problem solve and prioritise. Digital Skills, use of systems, report writing and presentation skills Excellent communication skills and ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive information and provide reassurance and empathy. Manage conflict Commitment to own professional and personal development Budget and resource management skills Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all professional groups and senior managers within the organisation and external stakeholders. Maintains confidentiality and information governance principles and is accountable for actions and decision making Ability to delegate effectively and hold people to account Person Specification Qualifications / Training Essential Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body Masters level qualification relevant to role Post Graduate qualification at Masters level in advanced clinical practice, relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, and additional job specific specialist skills/procedures Education/Training qualification Managerial or Leadership qualification Desirable NHS experience or relevant health care organisation Experience Essential Proven experience in area of expert professional knowledge and skills Demonstrate experience/project leadership of oQuality/Service improvement oProject Management oLeadership oPeople Management oInnovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice oResearch or audit oEducation and Training Desirable NHS experience or relevant health care organisation Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Essential Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team Operational management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to the role with ability to practice independently Ability to make operational judgements and manage competing priorities and professional opinion Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets. Able to interpret/develop policy change and make recommendation for service improvements. Expert professional and clinical skills and competence relevant to role to support innovative, evidence-based practice Skills to assess and interpret complex needs of patients and able to give expert advice and guidance Conduct audit and research, to critically analyse and interpret data, problem solve and prioritise. Digital Skills, use of systems, report writing and presentation skills Excellent communication skills and ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive information and provide reassurance and empathy. Manage conflict Commitment to own professional and personal development Budget and resource management skills Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all professional groups and senior managers within the organisation and external stakeholders. Maintains confidentiality and information governance principles and is accountable for actions and decision making Ability to delegate effectively and hold people to account Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address CROSS SITE Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)