Freeman Hospital
Nurse Practitioner – Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
Freeman Hospital, Carthage, Missouri, United States, 64836
Nurse Practitioner – Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
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Nurse Practitioner – Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
role at
Freeman Hospital
within Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.
Job Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced SACT Nurse to progress into a Nurse Practitioner role. This senior position works clinically within Ward 36 to support, educate and develop staff nurses. It also includes participation in a nurse‑led bone marrow biopsy service; experience or willingness to train is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Lead education and training within Ward 36, supporting new and existing staff in oncology/haematology and SACT administration.
Provide direct clinical supervision and hands‑on clinical work to develop competence in all clinical skills and SACT administration.
Lead teaching and education sessions to the nursing team on a weekly basis.
Perform bone marrow biopsies in a nurse‑led clinic.
Teach and liaise with external providers/representatives to develop training for staff.
Utilise clinical skills to assess patients and provide non‑medical authorisation of blood products.
Other Aspects of the Role
Work within Ward 36 and the Ward 36 emergency area, operating 08:00‑19:00 seven days a week including bank holidays.
Participate in rotating shift patterns, including satellite unit in Cramlington and Saturday emergency unit.
Provide education and training to nursing team across the trust.
Essential Criteria
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch).
Current NMC registration.
Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study.
Recognised specialist qualification in SACT administration.
Significant experience in Oncology and/or Haematology.
UKONS SACT Passport.
Significant experience administering SACT currently.
Practice Supervisor and Assessor/Mentorship.
IV Drug Competent.
Cannulation skills.
Venepuncture Skills.
CVC management skills.
Competence in bone marrow biopsies (aspirate and trephine) or willingness to undertake.
Non‑Medical Authorisation of blood products or willingness to undertake.
Desirable Criteria
Accredited SACT course.
Teaching qualification/course.
Evidence of audit/service improvement.
Leadership qualification/experience.
IRMER trained or willingness to undertake.
Clinical Skills Course or willingness to undertake.
Teaching qualification/course.
Accredited SACT course.
Experience as a non‑medical authoriser of blood products.
Working for the Organisation As a flexible, working‑friendly organisation, we can accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts each day across Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Health Innovation Neighbourhood, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Northern Genetics Service, and Cramlington Manor Walks.
Benefits Complete details on staff benefits are available in the accompanying “Newcastle Staff Benefits” document. Applications are accepted online.
Equal Opportunity We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital status or pregnancy, and particularly those from under‑represented groups.
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Nurse Practitioner – Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
role at
Freeman Hospital
within Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.
Job Overview An exciting opportunity for an experienced SACT Nurse to progress into a Nurse Practitioner role. This senior position works clinically within Ward 36 to support, educate and develop staff nurses. It also includes participation in a nurse‑led bone marrow biopsy service; experience or willingness to train is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Lead education and training within Ward 36, supporting new and existing staff in oncology/haematology and SACT administration.
Provide direct clinical supervision and hands‑on clinical work to develop competence in all clinical skills and SACT administration.
Lead teaching and education sessions to the nursing team on a weekly basis.
Perform bone marrow biopsies in a nurse‑led clinic.
Teach and liaise with external providers/representatives to develop training for staff.
Utilise clinical skills to assess patients and provide non‑medical authorisation of blood products.
Other Aspects of the Role
Work within Ward 36 and the Ward 36 emergency area, operating 08:00‑19:00 seven days a week including bank holidays.
Participate in rotating shift patterns, including satellite unit in Cramlington and Saturday emergency unit.
Provide education and training to nursing team across the trust.
Essential Criteria
Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch).
Current NMC registration.
Diploma plus specialist qualifications / experience within specialist area; prepared to take degree level study.
Recognised specialist qualification in SACT administration.
Significant experience in Oncology and/or Haematology.
UKONS SACT Passport.
Significant experience administering SACT currently.
Practice Supervisor and Assessor/Mentorship.
IV Drug Competent.
Cannulation skills.
Venepuncture Skills.
CVC management skills.
Competence in bone marrow biopsies (aspirate and trephine) or willingness to undertake.
Non‑Medical Authorisation of blood products or willingness to undertake.
Desirable Criteria
Accredited SACT course.
Teaching qualification/course.
Evidence of audit/service improvement.
Leadership qualification/experience.
IRMER trained or willingness to undertake.
Clinical Skills Course or willingness to undertake.
Teaching qualification/course.
Accredited SACT course.
Experience as a non‑medical authoriser of blood products.
Working for the Organisation As a flexible, working‑friendly organisation, we can accommodate a flexible working arrangement. Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts each day across Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Health Innovation Neighbourhood, Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle Fertility Centre, Northern Centre for Cancer Care, Northern Genetics Service, and Cramlington Manor Walks.
Benefits Complete details on staff benefits are available in the accompanying “Newcastle Staff Benefits” document. Applications are accepted online.
Equal Opportunity We welcome all applications irrespective of race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital status or pregnancy, and particularly those from under‑represented groups.
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