Senior Nurse Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment; SACT

Job location

Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Cardiff, CF14 2TL

We are seeking an experienced oncology nurse to lead SACT Services at Velindre Cancer Centre as part of the SACT & Medicines Management Leadership Team.

Provide visible, expert nursing leadership to ensure the safe, effective and person‑centred delivery of SACT and shape service delivery, governance and continuous improvement across all SACT pathways within the centre and outreach units.

• Lead the SACT service – manage clinical operations and provide expert support.
• Develop new patient pathways and quality assurance measures.
• Represent Velindre Cancer Centre at a Wales‑wide level and deliver service‑development initiatives.
• Direct line management of senior nurses within the SACT delivery service.
• Participate in the operational out‑of‑hours rota.
• Collaborate closely with senior nurses, pharmacists, the wider MDT and national stakeholders.
• Contribute to governance, performance management and strategic decision‑making regarding SACT services.

• Significant oncology nursing experience.
• Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills.
• Proven experience in service improvement, change management and cross‑boundary working.
• Strong communication, leadership and coaching abilities.
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice and high‑quality patient care.
• Current UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous convictions.

Applications from skilled‑worker candidates are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information see the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

• Band:
  Band 8a
• Salary: £56,514 to £63,623 a year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time
• Date posted: 10 February 2026
• Reference number: 120‑NMR
  155‑0226

Velindre University NHS Trust is proud of its specialist services across Wales. Velindre Cancer Centre and the Welsh Blood Service are awarded for excellence, with strong partnerships across NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, Health Technology Wales and other expert organizations.