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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) is one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, with a national and international reputation for the excellence of its services and its role in teaching and research.

Find out more about the Trust on their web-site at www.ouh.nhs.uk

Watch how OUH goes about delivering compassionate excellence on the ouhnhs YouTube channel

Contact

Address: Oxford Univ Hosps NHS Foundation Trust; OUHC HR Department,; 3rd Floor Unipart House Business Centre; Garsington Road; Oxford; Oxfordshire; OX4 2PG
Contact Number: 01865 741186

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Ref: 321-SW-8228725-B8a Vacancy ID: 8228725

Deputy Lead SACT Nurse

Accepting applications until: 16-Sep-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 16-Sep-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Churchill Hospital
Address: Old Road
Town: Headington
Postcode: OX3 7LE
Major / Minor Region: Oxfordshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term 12 months)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £57,528 - £64,750 pro rata per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main area: Oncology/Haematology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Many of our recruitment programmes use Value Based Interviewing to identify those who have the skills we seek, who share our values and who are able to deliver compassionate excellence from the outset. We know that this makes a significant difference to your job satisfaction and above all the outcomes and experience of our patients and their families. For more information about our Values and Value Based Interviewing please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/about/vision-and-values

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description.

Work collaboratively with the Lead SACT Nurse to lead, develop, contribute to and influence SACT services within the OUH and within the remit of OUH Partners as well as nationally to enable partnership development across services.
Promote excellent patient care through development of staff members clinical skills and act as a clinical supervisor and/or assessor
With agreement of the Lead SACT Nurse take responsibility for leading specific projects within systemic anti-cancer therapy services across the network that will improve clinical outcomes for patients and to develop new programs of care.
To work closely with nursing, pharmacy and medical consultant colleagues to deliver and continually develop an equitable, standardised, high quality SACT service within OUH.
Actively lead and oversee the introduction of patient experience initiatives to enable the services to proactively seek feedback from users of the service and inform future service developments.
To contribute to the development and roll out of sustainable SACT training and teaching programs to improve the clinical skills of clinicians from all disciplines and health settings within OUHH and OUH Partners.
To take an active role in the SACT operational management and service meetings and develop action plans from these meetings that will be disseminated to all relevant key personnel.
Undertake consultative work that has importance locally, nationally, and internationally for the advancement of SACT services and patient experience.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Vacancy Closures: Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Visa and Immigration: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is able to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for all eligible roles for a Skilled Worker Visa without exception, provided the role meets the minimum salary and skill level criteria set by the Home Office (UKVI). All eligible candidates will be considered with equal consideration at all stages of the application and recruitment process. Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers / Work in the UK - GOV.UK

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing: When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

To note: Applicants must write their own applications. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected as this document is crucial for assessment. This does not prevent you from seeking support via AI with applications for the purposes of any disability and/or long-term health conditions.

When using AI to help write your application, it is important to personalise it, especially your supporting statement. While AI can simplify the process, it will not fully understand the job's requirements and/or be able to showcase your skills, knowledge, and experience. Write your statement to show why you are interested in the role and how you would be a valued member of the team/OUH employee.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

Minimum academic achievement of Degree in Nursing
Post registration qualification in SACT
Completion of leadership and management development course(s) or evidence to demonstrate this level of experience
Completed or currently working towards completing Masters level (HEI level 7) qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice

Experience

Essential criteria

Extensive experience and clinical expertise in SACT
Experience of managing a team of specialist nurses and/or advanced nurse practitioners
Experience of leading practice initiatives