Main area SACT Trained Nurse Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (37.5 & 28.5 hours per week available) Job ref 279-7055384-MAR25
Employer: 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital + Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 08/04/2025 23:59
SACT Staff Nurse
Band 5
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
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Cancer Services at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for band 5 staff nurses to apply for our full time & part time position. This position is ideal for a SACT trained nurse or a nurse looking to become SACT trained and gain more knowledge, understanding and progress within the specialised field of oncology nursing in a large tertiary centre. This position will consist of working on the SACT unit at both Sussex Cancer Centre and Princess Royal hospital alongside working in the Sussex cancer centre outpatient department.
You will be working in our SACT Day Unit, where you will take part in the administration of SACT, learning about Oncology malignancies and non-malignancies, their specific treatments and care. You will nurse Oncology patients to include symptom management, and administration of SACT. When working in the Sussex cancer centre outpatient department you will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team and support patients at different stages of their cancer journey including diagnosis, on treatment reviews and palliative support.
Main duties of the job
* Regularly interact with patients/carers/relatives and all identified on list of key working relationships.
* Regularly interact and communicate with patients/carers who have diverse limitations in their ability to communicate, ranging from physical, emotional and cultural.
* Provide highly complex information to patients/carers about all aspects of the cancer disease process (diagnosis, prognosis, symptom management and when treatment fails).
* Provide highly complex information to patients/carers about all aspects of treatment (SACT, radiotherapy, venous access devices, side effects management). Using the highest level of communication and interpersonal skills and ensuring that the information is in an easily understood language.
* Demonstrate highly developed communication skills.
* Be skilled at providing reassurance and support.
* Be skilled at emphasising and communicating bad news with sensitivity.
* Be skilled in discussing difficult decisions for example terminating treatment and end-of-life issues.
* Identify the patient and carers coping mechanisms, being aware of individual strategies adopted. Encourage the individual to explore positive ways of coping accessing counselling and complementary therapy services as appropriate.
Please see Job Description for more information.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
People Management and Development:
* Manage the daily activity of a busy ward/outpatient department ensuring patient and staff safety at all times.
* Support the team to monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular evaluation of patient satisfaction.
* Display professional accountability at all times.
* Contribute to the identification of areas for change and development.
* Encourage professional accountability in others.
* Encourage effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team working with a common philosophy.
* Support senior staff to create a suitable, supportive and safe environment for maintenance of a happy, efficient and co-ordinated team.
* Use leadership to create a suitable, supportive and safe environment for maintenance of a happy, efficient and co-ordinated team.
* Support senior staff in the nursing management of the Sussex Cancer Centre and ward areas.
* Co-ordinate on the ward, in clinics and in the SACT unit for development on a regular basis; this involves organising/supervising the nursing team, delegating work appropriately, problem solving, dealing with patients clinical telephone enquiries, working with the site team and matron regarding emergency admissions and liaising with pharmacy, pathology and the multi-disciplinary team.
* Assist with management of staffing resources to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
* Assist in setting, monitoring, auditing and maintaining of measurable standards of care.
* Participate in review and maintenance of nursing documentation relating to patient care.
* Assist in the implementation of quality initiatives that improve patient care – taking the lead for agreed areas and projects.
* Promote a culture that anticipates and addresses any patient concerns before they become a complaint.
* Be familiar with the procedure for dealing with patient/relative complaints.
* Identify risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking appropriate action and advice.
* Initiate trust procedure for all accidents/incidents and inform appropriate manager.
* Attend and participate in nurse meetings in all areas.
-- Please see Job Description & Person Specs --
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC registered Nurse
* Experience in supervising junior staff
* Chemotherapy course or equivalent
Skills
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skill
* Awareness of cancer, treatment, treatment related side effects and symptoms control
* IT Skills
* Cannulation, IV administration + Venepuncture
* Competent in cytotoxic drug administration
* Knowledge of current chemotherapy regimens, policies and procedures
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
Name: Emma Hartwell + Ryan Crockford Job title: Nurse manager Email address: uhsussex.scc.nurse.manager@nhs.net Telephone number: 01273696955 Additional information:
If you would like to work with us in developing cancer services for Sussex, then please contact us for further details and to arrange an informal visit. Tel: 01273 696955. Ext 67783
Emma Hartwell + Ryan Crockford - Nurse manager Sussex Cancer Centre
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