Posted: 8 June
The role
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview We are a small, friendly team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are seeking a Nurse Unit Team Manager for the Outpatient Oncology/Haematology Unit at the Pevensey Day Unit, Eastbourne Hospital. The unit has 18 treatment chairs/beds for the safe administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and supportive therapies. You will provide strong leadership, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and support staff development with clinical and professional expertise. You must work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of care. The role requires advanced clinical knowledge, participation in research and audit, and the ability to work with autonomy. In return, you will receive strong managerial support and opportunities for professional development. Applicants must be a 1st level Registered Nurse with significant Band 6 Team Leader experience. A degree (or working towards one) is desirable. Leadership/management and teaching/mentorship training are essential, along with an understanding of current professional issues and HR management. Oncology/haematology knowledge is desirable but can be developed. This is a full-time role (4 shifts, 08:00-18:00, Mon-Fri, with occasional Bank Holidays), requiring flexibility. We value staff who are excellent, kind, responsible and respectful. Main duties of the job The Nurse Team Manager is responsible for delivering high quality, safe patient care for the Ward/Unit and for providing safe, effective clinical and managerial leadership including the organisation of the department, nursing workforce and prioritisation of patient assessment, care and treatments. An good understanding of oncology/haematology treatments, reactions and prescribing would be beneficial, but not essential. The expectation would be to develop these once the general matron/ward management skills and knowledge are embedded. A main focus of the role will be to take responsibility to ensure optimal quality care and patient experience, facilitating safe and timely procedures at all times, as specified by National and Local Performance Targets. To maintain target times the post holder will actively participate in the implementation of the local, divisional and trust escalation policies. Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities See the attached job description, Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions Person specification Essential Essential criteria Registered Nurse and hold active registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Degree level qualification relevant to role Professional qualification and training to lead the clinical team with relevant knowledge and skills for specialist area Management/leadership qualification/training Education/teaching/mentorship/coaching qualification/training Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc Desirable criteria Masters level study relevant to role Quality improvement/project or service change training and qualification Restorative/Clinical supervision training Experience Essential criteria Experience in nursing care, knowledge and expertise relevant to the clinical area within NHS or relevant health care organisation Experience in a leadership role and be able to lead a team, demonstrating the ability to manage the clinical area, lead /manage people and deal with emergencies and queries effectively Desirable criteria Experience in Oncology / Haematology Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges
