What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead SACT Nurse (Royal Tunbridge Wells) position at GenesisCare UK?
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Lead SACT Nurse at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Royal Tunbridge Wells? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.
GenesisCare is expanding its UK network with the opening of a brand-new Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) centre in Royal Tunbridge Wells in Autumn 2026. This purpose-built centre will deliver chemotherapy, immunotherapy and cellular therapies, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to patients across West Kent and the South East. This is a rare opportunity to join the founding leadership team and shape a new service from day one.
As a Lead SACT Nurse with us, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy within our new centre. You will provide expert clinical leadership, oversee daily SACT operations, ensure adherence to national frameworks and governance standards, and build a high-performing nursing team focused on delivering exceptional patient care.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career while establishing a centre of excellence from launch.
What You'll Do
Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:
Who We Are
GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.
We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our new Royal Tunbridge Wells centre represents the next phase of our continued expansion, improving access to advanced systemic anti-cancer therapies for patients across West Kent and the wider South East.
Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.
We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.
Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.
GCTA-Kent
GenesisCare is expanding its UK network with the opening of a brand-new Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) centre in Royal Tunbridge Wells in Autumn 2026. This purpose-built centre will deliver chemotherapy, immunotherapy and cellular therapies, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to patients across West Kent and the South East. This is a rare opportunity to join the founding leadership team and shape a new service from day one.
As a Lead SACT Nurse with us, you'll play a pivotal role in leading the safe, effective and high-quality delivery of systemic anti-cancer therapy within our new centre. You will provide expert clinical leadership, oversee daily SACT operations, ensure adherence to national frameworks and governance standards, and build a high-performing nursing team focused on delivering exceptional patient care.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and develop your career while establishing a centre of excellence from launch.
What You'll Do
- Provide visible clinical leadership and oversight of SACT services
- Ensure all systemic therapies are delivered in line with UKONS guidance, evidence-based practice and GenesisCare policies
- Maintain advanced competence in SACT administration and toxicity management
- Lead governance processes including audits, incident management and risk assessments
- Support workforce planning to ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix
- Promote a collaborative, compassionate and high-performing team culture
- Work closely with consultants, pharmacists and operational teams to streamline patient pathways
- Contribute to service development, business planning and the introduction of new therapies
- Uphold high standards in medicines management, infection prevention and safe handling of cytotoxic drugs
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration
- Current UKONS SACT Passport
- Minimum 5 years’ post-registration oncology/haematology experience
- Minimum 3 years’ senior clinical leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of governance, audit and risk management
- Post-registration qualification in Oncology and/or Haematology
- Advanced Life Support (or willingness to work towards)
- A commitment to fostering a culture of safety, professionalism and compassion
Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team:
- Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
- Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
- Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
- Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
- Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
- Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.
Who We Are
GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.
We are a team of over 600 highly trained physicians, healthcare professionals and support staff operating 14 specialist outpatient cancer centres across the UK. Our new Royal Tunbridge Wells centre represents the next phase of our continued expansion, improving access to advanced systemic anti-cancer therapies for patients across West Kent and the wider South East.
Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.
We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.
Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.
GCTA-Kent