SACT Sister/Charge Nurse (VDU)

Ekhuft; Margate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Margate is seeking a SACT Sister/Charge Nurse for their Viking Day Unit. This part-time role offers the chance for career progression while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a completed SACT course and one year of post-registration experience. Flexibility and adaptability are essential to support patients through their cancer treatment journey.

Qualifications

• One year post registration experience required.
• Completed or commenced UKONS SACT passport preferred.
• Previous Oncology/Hematology experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursing service across the SACT unit.
• Support the nursing team adapt to changes in patient care.
• Manage emotional issues relating to patient care.

Skills

Competent in 24 hours triage

Venesection

Education

Completed SACT course

Job description

Overview

SACT Sister/Charge Nurse (VDU) role at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

Location: QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AL. Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working. Band 6.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a highly motivated nurse to join our nurse-led unit as SACT Band 6 Sister/Charge nurse at Viking Day Unit, QEQM Hospital, Margate. This is a challenging role requiring flexibility and adaptability to changing environments. It offers rewarding career progression and the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to support the unit manager in making a real difference to patients and families, while supporting the nursing team as they adapt to the changes within systemic anti-cancer therapy.

Main duties of the job

The posts offer:

• The opportunity to develop and maintain a professional portfolio
• The opportunity to help lead the nursing service across the SACT unit to ensure a unified approach to care and consistent standards of care
• The opportunity to work in the highly specialised area of cancer services
• The ability to manage empathetically emotional issues relating to stages in the patient\'s journey
• The opportunity to be part of a team that works collaboratively with all care groups to develop a service for the care and management of patients with cancer
• To gain the confidence to actively support Divisional initiatives and issues. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care in which they are competent, without direct supervision, and may be required to supervise and support the training of both qualified and unqualified staff

About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is \'great healthcare from great people\'. Everything we do is guided by our values: \"People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference\". We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called \'We care\'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Details

• Date posted: 28 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 344-0400DCB
• Job locations: QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AL

Job Description – Responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full job description and person specification located in documents to download. For queries, contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications: Completed SACT course
• Experience: One year post registration experience

Desirable

• Mentorship experience

Experience

• Previous Oncology/Hematology experience
• Chemotherapy competence
• Previous experience of electronic prescribing systems and oncology management systems

Desirable

• Completed or commenced UKONS SACT passport
• Previous Band 6 experience

Skills

• Competent in 24 hours triage
• Desirable: Competent in venesection

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the DBS.

Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Guidance on criminal records checks for overseas applicants is available.

Employer details

Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address: QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AL

Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/