Job summary
We are passionate about developing and improving the UGI cancer services at UH Sussex Hospitals NHS Fundation Trust
We are fortunate to have been given funding for 2 years from the Surrey and Sussex Cancer Alliance to develop our CNS services and promote collaborative working beween hospital sites and partner organisations to provide seamless, high quality care.
ThIs postholder will be line managed by the Cancer Matron based at Brighton but will work at both The Royal Sussex and Worthing Hospitals.
They will be instrumental in reviewing and improving communication and pathways between the multidisciplinary teams invovled in the patient's care and management - invovlement in service improvement projects is required
Previous experience running nurse led clinic would be advantageous
We are happy to invite applicants who may want part time / job share positions and those who would be suitable for a band 6 development post
Main duties of the job
Providing information, support and advice for patients and their familes/friends on the UGI cancer pathway
Work effectively and collaboratively with the UGI CNSs across UHSx and with our partner organsiations
Be a support and mentor to junior staff members
To be an integral member of the UGI MDTs at UHSx NHS Trust
To actively lead on and contribute to service development - including developing appropriate KPIs that are measurable which demosntrate service improvement
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 theUK'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 ourPatient 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 ourwellbeing programmefor 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. . 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD and person spec for full details
Includes:
Delivering and supporting patients when receiving life altering / limiting news reagrding UGI cancers.
Demonstrate effective and compassionate enhanced communication skills
Ensuring pathways for investigations and treatments are timely - managing and escalating as required any concerns that may impact the diagnostic and treatment target dates
Working clinically autonomously to provide advice in response to unscheduled contacts from patients and professionals and in nurse led clinics
Reviewing current practice and working collaboratively to improve, including the development of nurse led clinics
Be an influential leader to all grades and disciplines of staff
Promote effective teamwork
Conduct audit - including design and data analysis
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD and person spec for full details
Includes:
Delivering and supporting patients when receiving life altering / limiting news reagrding UGI cancers.
Demonstrate effective and compassionate enhanced communication skills
Ensuring pathways for investigations and treatments are timely - managing and escalating as required any concerns that may impact the diagnostic and treatment target dates
Working clinically autonomously to provide advice in response to unscheduled contacts from patients and professionals and in nurse led clinics
Reviewing current practice and working collaboratively to improve, including the development of nurse led clinics
Be an influential leader to all grades and disciplines of staff
Promote effective teamwork
Conduct audit - including design and data analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant experience at senior nurse level band 6 / 7
- demonstrable enhanced communication skills
- MDT / cross boundary working - at senior level
- service development / improvement / change management experience inc audit and data analysis
- demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development
- leadership and mentorship experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Relevant experience at senior nurse level band 6 / 7
- demonstrable enhanced communication skills
- MDT / cross boundary working - at senior level
- service development / improvement / change management experience inc audit and data analysis
- demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development
- leadership and mentorship experience
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Royal Sussex County Hopsital and Worthing Hospital
Sussex Cancer centre
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
