University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
University Hospitals Sussex are looking for an experienced, dynamic nurse, who is passionate about the patient experience and the delivery of quality, patient-focused care, to join our cross-site team as a Band 7 Secondary Clinical Nurse Specialist, on a full-time, permanent basis. Flexible working will also be considered.
Cross-site working may be required.
Please note this vacancy will be part of a recruitment day event held on the 23rd January 2023 in Worthing.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide support and information throughout the cancer pathway. This may also include primary patients.
About us
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 responsibilities
The post involves acting as a key worker and advocate to patients diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, providing support and information throughout their cancer pathway, as well as participation in service development.
The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse who has had a previous clinical background in breast care and/or palliative care and the management of advanced disease. Advanced communication skills are essential.
University Hospitals Sussex are committed to training and development of staff.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Nursing
* Palliative care course
Experience
* Worked as an autonomous practitioner
* Previously worked in Oncology
* Working towards a Masters
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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.
Address
Worthing Hospital and Saint Richards Hospital
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