Job summary An exciting opportunity for has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Team at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing Hospital who provide outstanding care for patients with cancer. We are a friendly cohesive team and require a focused, committed, enthusiastic individual. You must be a motivated individual who is trained in administration of SACT, with a flexible approach to work and will be a vital part of the SACT team in helping to deliver high level services to patients with cancer, whilst supporting the Senior Sister on the unit. If you are passionate about making a positive difference in our patient's lives then we would love to hear from you. University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust is a leading, welcoming Trust and offers rewarding career opportunities for caring, committed and innovative people, who wish to be valued for their work, and empowered to improve the services we provide. Cancer Services at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing, Chichester and Brighton provide high quality, innovative cancer services, palliative, and end of life care closer to home. Main duties of the job Amberley unit provided outpatient services for haematology and oncology patients including systemic anti cancer treatments and supportive therapies. The successful applicant will have been qualified in SACT administration with substantial experience and be extremely competent in calculation and IV drug administration. This individual must have been working at a senior band 5 level and have excellent communication skills. The unit has a dedicated clinical practice educator providing opportunity for staff to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to progress in this rapidly expanding and diverse speciality. About us Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops 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. Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. 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. Build a career with us: 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. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 279-6667322-OCT24 Job locations Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Job description Job responsibilities To assist the unit Manager in maintaining the effective management of staff and resources in providing a high standard of patient care and safety. In conjunction with the unit Manager, the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and support to the unit team in the development of specialist skills. Please see attached Job Description for further details. Job description Job responsibilities To assist the unit Manager in maintaining the effective management of staff and resources in providing a high standard of patient care and safety. In conjunction with the unit Manager, the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and support to the unit team in the development of specialist skills. Please see attached Job Description for further details. Person Specification SACT experience Essential SACT experience Mentorship qualification/experience Advanced communication course Fundamentals of care care course or equivalant Ukons telephone triage competency Desirable Teaching and Assessing Physical assessment course Equality and Diversity Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). Person Specification SACT experience Essential SACT experience Mentorship qualification/experience Advanced communication course Fundamentals of care care course or equivalant Ukons telephone triage competency Desirable Teaching and Assessing Physical assessment course Equality and Diversity Essential Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing BN11 2DH Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)