Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse

Job reference 464-FEB26. 37.5 hours per week (Long days, nights, weekends). Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata. Contract: Permanent. Grade: Band 6. Hours: Full time • Part time • Flexible working. Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (UHSussex). Location: Courtyard Building, Royal Sussex County Hospital, UHSussex Town Brighton. Closing: 04/03/:59.

Job overview

We are looking for a Deputy Sister or Charge Nurse to join our multidisciplinary team, providing skilled care and expert advice to malignant and non malignant haematology/oncology patients and their families, partners and friends in the clinical setting.

The post holder will lead by clinical excellence, manage and support staff, administer blood products, intravenous therapy, and SACT. They will identify the particular needs of these patients and provide information, support and specialist clinical expertise to enable nursing staff and patients to understand and cope with their diagnosis and treatment.

The post holder will also assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical cancer areas, including managing shifts and the rotation between the haematology/oncology ward and the haematology day units at RSCH and PRH as required. Teaching and support of more junior staff and those in training is expected.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 6 nurse who strives for high standards of patient care to join our team of cancer nurses.

The haematology unit consists of an acute 17 bedded ward nursing both haematology and oncology patients. We nurse neutropenic septic patients as well as post bone marrow transplant/immunocompromised patients, chemotherapy and SACT patients and palliative patients at the end of their life. We also have a 6 chair Haematology Day Unit providing out patient treatments including chemotherapy, SACT and supportive therapies. Other services include our satellite haematology and oncology unit at Princess Royal Hospital. Rotations may be required.

• NMC registration
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in Cancer and Haematology
• At least 6 months hospital experience
• Experience leading a team or coordinating a shift
• SACT training is essential; significant clinical leadership experience and interest in the specialty may also be considered

If you would like to work with us in developing cancer services for Sussex, please contact us for further details and to arrange an informal visit. Tel: Ext 63806/67413/64771.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength and we want you to feel included. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We offer a supportive wellbeing programme and flexible working to support work life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. You must meet the skill and salary thresholds and any role specific criteria. If applying using a Graduate visa, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at the time of application.

• Work unsupervised providing nursing care as part of the multidisciplinary team, communicating with, and referring to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
• Deliver a high standard of individualized holistic patient care to promote and maintain all aspects of physical, social, cultural and psychological well being.
• Provide highly complex information to patients/carers about all aspects of treatment (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, venous access devices, side effects management) using clear language.
• Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision with clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity, maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
• Lead in the implementation of quality initiatives that improve patient care.
• Lead on agreed areas and projects.
• Promote a culture that anticipates and addresses patient concerns before they become a complaint.
• Support the Nurse Managers and Matron in the nursing management of the day units and ward.
• Lead the nursing team and coordinate all activities on the unit and ward on a regular basis.
• Assist with management of staffing resources to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• NMC registered
• SACT Qualification
• Experience supervising and educating junior staff
• Evidence of service improvement
• First Degree in Nursing SACT/Oncology/Haematology or equivalent experience
• Hospital experience
• Communication course
• Leadership Course
• Physical assessment course
• Experience supervising junior staff

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles where appropriate.

A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified. Some 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.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore flexible working options, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: We require a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. Offers are made 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 for Skilled Worker information. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet these criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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