Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology/ Haematology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months (FTC)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 sessions per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 326-7510535-RB
- Employer
- Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- East Surrey Hospital
- Town
- Redhill
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum plus high cost allowance
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Practice Educator - Chemotherapy
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic and autonomous SACT Practice Educator to lead chemotherapy education and support nursing development within the Haematology/Oncology Department at SASH. This role combines clinical expertise with educational leadership to enhance the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and ensure safe, evidence-based care across inpatient and outpatient services.
The post holder will:
- Act as a visible clinical role model, supporting nurses at the point of care.
- Deliver and evaluate structured SACT education aligned with national standards, UKONS guidance, and the Surrey & Sussex Cancer Alliance.
- Support the development of newly qualified nurses, return-to-practice staff, international recruits, and those new to SACT administration.
- Promote continuous professional development and innovation in practice.
- Contribute to the Trust’s strategic objectives and uphold its vision for excellence in cancer care.
This is a pivotal role for a confident educator with advanced chemotherapy knowledge and a passion for empowering others in clinical practice.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.
Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Criteria
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
- A complete and accurate application
- Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
- Evidence of essential experience for role
- Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
- Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
- Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
- Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the personal specification
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ann Aubrey
- Job title
- Lead Chemotherapy Nures
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01737 768511
- Additional information
Tuesday and Wednesday Tel 01293 600300 ext 3022
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