SACT Ward Manager Healthspace

SACT Ward Manager (Bracknell Healthspace)

Band 7 SACT Ward Manager (Bracknell Healthspace) – an exciting opportunity under the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Our vision: “To lead in the provision of safe, efficient and evidence‑based systemic anti‑cancer therapy – delivering high quality and compassionate, patient‑focused care”.

• Support the lead SACT Nurse in the provision of outstanding SACT services for our patients.
• Be an expert in all aspects of SACT services and work in accordance with national measures and guidelines.
• Assist in the development of services at our main site (Royal Berkshire Hospital) and spoke sites (Bracknell and West Berkshire Community Hospital).
• Be responsible for the line management of all employees of the SACT units, with main responsibility for Chemotherapy 1, Bracknell. Line management responsibilities are shared with the SACT Unit Manager of King Edward Ward, RBH.
• Assist with the training and development of new and existing staff, particularly those undertaking SACT qualifications.

• Deliver SACT safely and effectively in accordance with guidelines.
• Practice as an expert in cancer nursing and SACT administration.
• Use specialist knowledge and skills to assess patients, interpret complex problems and provide the appropriate level of intervention.

• Act as a role model and lead by example.
• Organise workload allowing time for clinical, management and educational duties.
• Participate in local, regional and national network groups.
• Manage the day‑to‑day running of the SACT units, being the main point of contact for clinical and non‑clinical issues.
• Ensure the smooth running of the unit, mindful of health and safety and risk management.
• Guarantee safe staffing of the units and raise issues when resources are insufficient.
• Be aware of budgets and strive to maintain resourcefulness.
• Prioritise recruitment, retention, motivation and development of staff.

• Provide education and training for all bands and disciplines of staff with support from the BCC Practice Education team, SACT Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Lead SACT Nurse.
• Identify and advocate for the educational needs of the team and facilitate the provision of education to meet those needs.
• Support the lead SACT Nurse in the management of the SACT register and contribute to the development of SACT nurses and ongoing competency maintenance.

• Recognised SACT qualification.
• Recent experience working with SACT.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values: Com passionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Abby Freeman, Lead SACT Nurse
Email: abby.f
Telephone: