Advanced Nurse Practitioner Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Advanced Nurse Practitioner Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
London Northwest University is committed to transforming Cancer Services.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8A, Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Systemic anti Cancer Therapy (SACT). We are looking for an innovative and inspirational SACT ANP who is passionate about making a difference to both patients and staff.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting new ways of working that emphasise efficient, effective and patient- focused care. You will practice autonomously as an ANP within the SACT service to provide patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice.
With the launch of our updated Cancer Strategy we are developing our day unit SACT service to be nurse delivered across the pathway including developing roles that encompass extended practice supported by appropriate education. You will work alongside our Consultant Nurse Chemotherapy, Trust Lead SACT Nurse and Chemotherapy Day unit manager to develop an environment that provides safe and responsive care. You will inspire and support the day unit team with shared values putting the patients at the centre of care delivery and service transformation.
If this sounds like the job for you, please get in contact for further information and informal discussion and / or visit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an advanced autonomous practitioner working both independently and alongside other health care professionals to assess, investigate, diagnose, and treat patients attending the Chemotherapy Day Unit with specific conditions utilising advanced levels of clinical judgment and diagnostic reasoning. You will demonstrate ability to work autonomously at a high level across all pillars of advanced practice.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
o Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
o St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
o Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
o Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-9983DG-A
Job locations
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC register.
- Specialist post registration qualification in oncology
- Recognised SACT/Chemotherapy Qualification
- MSc ANP/ACP
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- IRMER qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working as Nurse Practitioner at band 7 in chemotherapy setting
- Experience of assessing patients prior to receiving SACT in a solid tumour setting.
- Extensive contemporaneous post registration experience in chemotherapy day case setting
- Recent chemotherapy administration experience
- Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice.
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice experience
- Proven leadership and management skills & experience
Desirable
- Evidence of practically applied knowledge and skills attained through MSc study
- Experience in prescribing SACT in solid tumour setting
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to identify and manage critical issues and multiple priorities
Desirable
- Research experience
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on NMC register.
- Specialist post registration qualification in oncology
- Recognised SACT/Chemotherapy Qualification
- MSc ANP/ACP
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- IRMER qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of working as Nurse Practitioner at band 7 in chemotherapy setting
- Experience of assessing patients prior to receiving SACT in a solid tumour setting.
- Extensive contemporaneous post registration experience in chemotherapy day case setting
- Recent chemotherapy administration experience
- Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice.
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice experience
- Proven leadership and management skills & experience
Desirable
- Evidence of practically applied knowledge and skills attained through MSc study
- Experience in prescribing SACT in solid tumour setting
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- Ability to identify and manage critical issues and multiple priorities
Desirable
- Research experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Macmillan Deputy Trust Lead Cancer Nurse
Philippa Hand
02088693062
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£63,665 to £70,887 a year Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
337-NP-9983DG-A
Job locations
Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
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