Progressive SACT Specialist Practitioner
Closing date: 12 May 2026
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust to join the SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) team as a Specialist Practitioner (Advanced).
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and committed nurse with a passion for improving the experience and clinical outcomes of our patients and who inspires others to provide excellent patient care.
We are looking for nurses who have experience of working autonomously in a hospital setting and running nurse-led clinics. Ideally you would have completed your history taking, physical assessment and non-medical prescribing course; however we would not exclude aspiring nurses who would like to be part of this team.
As a trainee you could start as a Band 6 and be supported to complete these courses as part of your pathway.
Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 7 contract upon appointment.
Job responsibilities
a) This is a progressive role to undertake set competencies and training to progress to a Specialist Practitioner (Advanced). The post holder has primary responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing/AHP for a defined patient/client group, practicing autonomously as a core member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be responsible for leading a team to provide the safe therapeutic management of a defined patient/client caseload. The post holder will be the identified key worker for a patient/client caseload to co-ordinate/oversee therapeutic treatment and care.
The post holder will provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals. They will practice clinically in agreed care settings and advise and support Divisions regarding the overall management of the service.
The post holder will work across professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to develop and support patient-centred seamless care, with responsibility for leading practitioner-led care initiatives.
The post holder is a role model for all and will contribute effectively to inter-professional team working.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Registered nurse, Registered AHP on relevant part of NMC or HCPC register
* Capable of attaining Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master's degree or equivalence within relevant speciality within 2 years
* Specialist training / Qualification in area of practice including SACT passport
* Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
* Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
* Capable of completing all band 6 competencies within relevant speciality
* Specialist clinical skills and experience within specialist area
* Clinical experience within relevant speciality
* Counselling / advanced communication skills qualification / training
* Leadership Qualification / training
* Team leadership role
Trust Values and Behaviours
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
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