Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer - Haematology/Oncology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term Contract/Secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7937427-APR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Courtyard Building, Royal Sussex County Hospital, UHSussex
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6
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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex 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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
We are looking for a Deputy Sister or Charge Nurse to become a member of our multi-disciplinary team, providing skilled care and expert advice to malignant and non-malignant haematology/oncology patients and their families / partners / friends in the clinical setting.
The post holder will lead by clinical excellence, the management and support of staff, administration of blood products, intravenous therapy, and SACT.
We are looking for a nurse with the ability to identify the particular needs of these patients and will provide information, support and specialist clinical expertise to enable nursing staff and haematology/oncology patients to understand and cope with their diagnosis and treatment.
The post holder will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in the clinical cancer areas. This will include managing shifts and the rotation between the haematology/oncology ward and the haematology day units at RSCH and PRH as required by the service. Teaching and support of more junior staff and those in training is expected.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
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 and patients at the end of their life. We also have a 6 chaired 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.
You will need to have:
- NMC registration
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in Oncology or/and Haematology
- At least 12 months hospital experience
- Experience leading a team or coordinating a shift
- SACT training
- Evidence of ideas for service improvement
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 63806/67807/64646
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require Tier 2 sponsorship please apply for our Internationally Qualified Nurse Advert.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
- Work unsupervised providing nursing care as part of the multi-disciplinary team to patients - communicating with, and referring to other healthcare professionals as necessary.
- Deliver a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to promote and maintain all aspects of his / her 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 the highest level of communication and interpersonal skills and ensuring that the information is in easily understood 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 and 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 any patient concerns before they become a complaint. Is familiar with the procedure for dealing with patient / relative complaints.
- Support the Nurse Managers and Matron in the nursing management of the day units and ward.
- Lead the nursing team and co-ordinate all the activities on the unit and ward on a regular basis.
- Assist with management of staffing resources to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
- NMC registered
- First Degree in Nursing
- Chemotherapy/Oncology/Haemato logy course or equivalent
- UKONS SACT Passport
Desirable criteria
- Leadership Course
- Physical assessment course
- Mentorship qualification
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Filipa Goncalves Mendonca
- Job title
- Nurse Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Filipa Goncalves Mendonca
01273 696955 ext. 63806
Ryan Crockford
01273 696955 ext. 67807
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