Main area: Haematology/Oncology
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Permanent (long days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (days, nights, weekends)
Job ref: 279-6983681-FEB25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 23/02/2025 23:59
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, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
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 flexible working to support work-life balance.
Job Overview
As a staff nurse in cancer services, your role will be split between our inpatient and outpatient areas. You will be working in our inpatient Haematology/Oncology ward and Haematology Day Unit, where you will take part in the administration of SACT. You will learn about Haematological malignancies and non-malignancies, their specific treatments and care, including the care of patients pre and post-transplant.
Main Duties of the Job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse who strives for high standards of patient care to join our team of cancer nurses. The haematology unit consists of an acute 9-bedded ward, nursing both haematology and oncology patients. You will need to have:
* Nursing registration - at least 6 months current UK hospital experience
* A strong interest in Cancer and Haematology specialty
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. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Work unsupervised providing nursing care as part of the multi-disciplinary team to patients. Administer Chemotherapy, Immunotherapies, IV drugs, and blood products once trained. Deliver a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to promote and maintain all aspects of physical, social, cultural, and psychological well-being.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Chemotherapy course or equivalent experience
Skills
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
* Awareness of cancer, treatments, treatment-related side effects, and symptom control
* Cannulation, IV administration, venepuncture
* Competent in Cytotoxic drug administration
* Recent experience in haematology/oncology nursing
Important Information for Applicants
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position.
Contact Information
Name: Lucy Armstead
Job title: Haematology/Oncology Unit Manager
Email address: lucy.armstead@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01273 696955
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