Job summary
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.
The role of Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a key role in providing expert nursing care, support, and coordination for patients diagnosed with Neurological Cancers
The post holder will support the specialist nurse service for patients with cancer and their families from the point of diagnosis onwards. They will provide ongoing advice and support, under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialists to enable patients to make informed decisions about their management and care. This post will be mainly designated to one tumour site but also works across tumour sites therefore providing flexibility according to service need and widens the experience of the post holder.
The post holder will be developed using the ACCEND (Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development) Framework and will be expected to practice in accordance with the Four Pillars of Nursing: Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education, and Research & Evidence-Based Practice.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a keyworker for Cancer patients, providing specialist nursing support and education.
- Offer holistic assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provide emotional support and symptom management throughout the patient journey.
- Assist with the coordination of diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and follow-ups.
- Support patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or palliative care.
- Offer telephone advice and triage services to patients and families.
- Work closely with oncologists, surgeons, dietitians, palliative care teams, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in MDT meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Act as a liaison between different departments to ensure seamless care for patients.
- Provide patients and their families with clear information about diagnosis, treatment options, and symptom management.
- Advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system.
- Organise patient support groups or educational sessions.
- Contribute to audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives related to cancer care.
- Help develop protocols and guidelines to enhance patient pathways.
- Stay updated with the latest evidence-based practices in oncology nursing.
About us
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 ourWellbeing 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.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role 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 cant 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role 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 cant 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ current NMC registration
- BSc Hons in cancer related subject or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to undertake the MSc pathway or Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) at university.
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Proven track record of being able to delegate and prioritise.
- Excellent clinical skills and the ability to implement these in practice.
- Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Clinically credible and competent with experience of standard -setting within a large organisation.
- Good professional and leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing high -performing teams.
- Extensive experience in Oncology
- Mentorship qualification.
- Relevant senior post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care or the specialty
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of caring for patient with Neurological Cancer
Desirable
- Experience in discussing DNARCPR (RESPECT) or advanced care planning.
- Research qualification Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Advanced communication skills training
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Experience in conducting comprehensive patient assessments to identify complex needs and potential complications.
- Evidence of working within an MDT
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse/ current NMC registration
- BSc Hons in cancer related subject or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to undertake the MSc pathway or Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) at university.
- Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
- Proven track record of being able to delegate and prioritise.
- Excellent clinical skills and the ability to implement these in practice.
- Up to date and evidenced based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
- Clinically credible and competent with experience of standard -setting within a large organisation.
- Good professional and leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing high -performing teams.
- Extensive experience in Oncology
- Mentorship qualification.
- Relevant senior post-registration experience in cancer, palliative care or the specialty
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of caring for patient with Neurological Cancer
Desirable
- Experience in discussing DNARCPR (RESPECT) or advanced care planning.
- Research qualification Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Advanced communication skills training
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Experience in conducting comprehensive patient assessments to identify complex needs and potential complications.
- Evidence of working within an MDT
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
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).
