Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: days, nights, weekends
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (days, nights, weekends,)
- Job ref
- 279-6995963-MAR25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse - Haematology/Oncology
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Haematology/Oncology ward and Haematology Day Unit is advertising a band 6 vacancy. The ward specialises in haematological/Oncological disorders, including administration of chemotherapy, blood products, venepuncture and cannulation, caring for the acutely ill i.e. neutropenic septic patient as well as the management of patients post stem cell transplant. We also care for patients with oncological emergencies, palliation, symptom management and end of life care.
The Day Unit treats Haematology patients with SACT and supportive therapies.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic, motivated individual who is able to lead by clinical excellence. Chemotherapy skills are essential, and a good knowledge of haematology/oncology is essential, A mentorship qualification is desirable, but not essential.
The applicant will be expect to work long days, nights and weekends to support the team.
We are working closely with the Sussex Cancer Center, oncology in-patients and PRH haem /onc day unit, therefore the suitable candidate needs to be willing to support those areas as well. You will be taking on additional specialist clinical skills as well as teaching Junior staff. If you have the right experience and are interested in developing this role further, this can be your opportunity.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Deputy Sister/Charge nurse is a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing skilled care and expert advice to Malignant and Non-Malignant Haematology/Oncology patients and their families / partners / friends in the clinical setting of the Haematology/Oncology Unit.
The post holder will lead by clinical excellence, the management and support of staff, administration of blood products, intravenous therapy, and cytotoxic chemotherapy. The post holder will have the ability being to identify the particular needs of these patients and will provide information, support and specialist clinical expertise to enable nursing staff and Haematology / Oncology patients to understand and cope with their diagnosis and treatment.
The post holder will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical cancer areas. This will include managing shifts and the rotation between the Haematology/Oncology ward and Day Units as required by the service. Teaching and support of more junior staff and those in training is expected.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse
- SACT/Oncology/Haematology course or equivalent experience
- UKONS SACT Passport
- Experience in supervising junior staff
Desirable criteria
- Leadership course
- Physical assessment course
- Mentorship qualification, or working towards
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Competent in intravenous therapy and SACT drug administration - minimum 6 months experience
- Knowledge of current SACT regimens. Knowledge of SACT related policies and procedures
- Computer literate
- Evidence of managing highly dependent patients
- 6 Months minimum experience of leading a shift
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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
- Lucy Armstead
- Job title
- Haematology/Oncology Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07795017908
- Additional information
ext 63806
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