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.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Nurse Manager to join our team within the cancer division, the post will be managing the haematology and oncology day units at Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospitals
This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate as we move towards planning for the opening of our new cancer hospital which is forecast for 2028.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical excellence, leadership, innovation through highly developed specialist knowledge of haematology / oncology and systemic anti cancer treatments.
Providing specialist information and support for patients and carers attending the day units and being cared for in the acute setting.
The role requires sensitive communication to support patients with and their families through treatment pathways
Our values of respect and inclusion are at our core and guide us in our day to day interactions with each other and our patients.
We have active professional and social networking groups across our hospitals as well as wearing our accreditations and awards with pride. We are an accredited Disability Confident employer, welcome employees from the Armed Forces through the national 'Veteran Aware' scheme, and are proud to be both a Stonewall Diversity Champion employer and a NHS LGBTQI+ Rainbow Badges pilot Trust.
Whilst we celebrate these achievements, we remain true to our 'where better never stops' ethos and to our commitment to champion inclusion and to remove barriers to equality so everyone can feel free to be their authentic self.
Find out more about inclusion at University Hospitals Sussex on our website. https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/about/inclusion/
About us
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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Packhttps://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide highly complex information to patients / carers about all aspects of treatment (drug therapy, 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.
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Lead in the implementation of quality initiatives that improve patient care
Lead on agreed areas and projects.
-- Please see Job description & Person Specs for further information --
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide highly complex information to patients / carers about all aspects of treatment (drug therapy, 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.
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Lead in the implementation of quality initiatives that improve patient care
Lead on agreed areas and projects.
-- Please see Job description & Person Specs for further information --
Person Specification
Qualifications and Expireience
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Educated to Degree level/professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, masters modules
- Specialist qualification in Cancer or related qualification experience or experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of leadership development/ qualification
- Significant experience within band 6 nursing or above.
- Experience of multi-professional and cross organisational working
- Experience of breaking bad news, or support difficult conversations
- Experience of dealing with highly sensitive issues, conflict and difficult situations
Desirable
- Psychological Assessment training Level 2
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Relevant senior post-registration experience in cancer
Skills
Essential
- Ability to overcome or manage any barriers to communication.
- Ability to accept responsibility and delegate appropriately.
- Ability to work well within a team and to motivate and influence others where appropriate.
- Use advanced communication skills to deliver complex and life altering information.
- Demonstrates confidence in self, can be assertive and diplomatic in communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Ability to deal with complex and emotional situations, make decisions under pressure, innovative problem solving and awareness of own limitations
- Ability to recognise own stress levels and how to best manage them.
- Demonstrable negotiation and change management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload flexibly.
- Developed keyboard skills.
- Commitment to high clinical standards
- Awareness of financial constraints and efficient use of resources Experience of using audit and research to inform practice
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership and motivational skills
- Experience with budgeting and delivering cost-effective initiatives.
- Involvement in audit, project and/or research work
- Experience of collating data
Person Specification
Essential
- Teaching, assessing and presentation skills for patients and staff.
- Ability to motivate self, enthuse and influence others
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working.
- Assertive, confident, yet diplomatic and approachable
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Good active listening skills
- Professionally accountable for own actions, taking appropriate autonomous clinical decisions in line with seniority and expected knowledge
Desirable
- Experience in planning and delivering education for colleagues and patient groups.
- Experience managing staff
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications and Expireience
Essential
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Educated to Degree level/professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, masters modules
- Specialist qualification in Cancer or related qualification experience or experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of leadership development/ qualification
- Significant experience within band 6 nursing or above.
- Experience of multi-professional and cross organisational working
- Experience of breaking bad news, or support difficult conversations
- Experience of dealing with highly sensitive issues, conflict and difficult situations
Desirable
- Psychological Assessment training Level 2
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Relevant senior post-registration experience in cancer
Skills
Essential
- Ability to overcome or manage any barriers to communication.
- Ability to accept responsibility and delegate appropriately.
- Ability to work well within a team and to motivate and influence others where appropriate.
- Use advanced communication skills to deliver complex and life altering information.
- Demonstrates confidence in self, can be assertive and diplomatic in communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Ability to deal with complex and emotional situations, make decisions under pressure, innovative problem solving and awareness of own limitations
- Ability to recognise own stress levels and how to best manage them.
- Demonstrable negotiation and change management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload flexibly.
- Developed keyboard skills.
- Commitment to high clinical standards
- Awareness of financial constraints and efficient use of resources Experience of using audit and research to inform practice
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership and motivational skills
- Experience with budgeting and delivering cost-effective initiatives.
- Involvement in audit, project and/or research work
- Experience of collating data
Person Specification
Essential
- Teaching, assessing and presentation skills for patients and staff.
- Ability to motivate self, enthuse and influence others
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working.
- Assertive, confident, yet diplomatic and approachable
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Good active listening skills
- Professionally accountable for own actions, taking appropriate autonomous clinical decisions in line with seniority and expected knowledge
Desirable
- Experience in planning and delivering education for colleagues and patient groups.
- Experience managing staff
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- 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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
