University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse

The closing date is 31 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse to join our Team at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing Hospital who provide outstanding care for patients with cancer. We are a friendly cohesive team and require a focused, committed, enthusiastic individual.

You must be a motivated individual who is trained or willing to under take training on the administration of Systemic Anti Cancer Treatments with a flexible approach to work and will be a vital part of the SACT team in helping to deliver high level services to patients with cancer, whilst supporting the ward manager on the unit.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in our patient's lives then we would love to hear from you. University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust is a leading, welcoming Trust and offers rewarding career opportunities for caring, committed and innovative people, who wish to be valued for their work, and empowered to improve the services we provide. Cancer Services at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundations Trust in Worthing, Chichester and Brighton provide high quality, innovative cancer services, palliative, and end of life care closer to home.

Main duties of the job

Balcombe ward provide inpatients services for haematology and patients including systemic anti-cancer therapies (SACT) and supportive therapies.

The successful applicant will ideally be qualified in SACT administration but a willingness to complete this training upon appointment maybe considered for the right candidate with cancer nursing experience. Substantial experience in drug calculation and IV drug administration is required.

This individual must have been working at a senior band 5 level and have excellent communication skills. The unit has a dedicated clinical practice educator providing opportunity for staff to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to progress in this rapidly expanding and diverse speciality.

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 Pack

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7856104-MAR26

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the ward Manager in maintaining the effective management of staff and resources in providing a high standard of patient care and safety.

In conjunction with the ward Manager, the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and support to the unit team in the development of specialist skills.

Please see attached Job Description for further details.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the ward Manager in maintaining the effective management of staff and resources in providing a high standard of patient care and safety.

In conjunction with the ward Manager, the Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse will be responsible for providing clinical supervision and support to the unit team in the development of specialist skills.

Please see attached Job Description for further details.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria

Person Specification

SACT experience

Essential

  • Evidence of cancer nursing in an acute trust
  • Practice Assessor
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Degree level study
  • Cannulation and venepuncture
  • Teaching and Assessing
  • RGN 1st Level
  • UKONS Administration of Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment or similar National qualification

Desirable

  • Palliative care course
  • Physical assessment course
  • SACT experience
  • Ukons telephone triage competency
  • Fundamentals of care care course or equivalant
  • Evidence of completion of accredited leadership course
  • Psychological therapies L2
  • Advanced Communication course

Equality and Diversity

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Person Specification

SACT experience

Essential

  • Evidence of cancer nursing in an acute trust
  • Practice Assessor
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Degree level study
  • Cannulation and venepuncture
  • Teaching and Assessing
  • RGN 1st Level
  • UKONS Administration of Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment or similar National qualification

Desirable

  • Palliative care course
  • Physical assessment course
  • SACT experience
  • Ukons telephone triage competency
  • Fundamentals of care care course or equivalant
  • Evidence of completion of accredited leadership course
  • Psychological therapies L2
  • Advanced Communication course

Equality and Diversity

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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.

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.

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

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Lillian Tanhueco

lillian.tanhueco@nhs.net

01903205111

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7856104-MAR26

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH


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