Main area Acute Oncology Grade Band 8a Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Cross site working) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 279-7069039-MAY25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £53,755 - £60,504 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/06/2025 23:59
Band 8a
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’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.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
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.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the acute oncology team and Brighton and PRH for an advanced practitioner role 50% alongside a matron role 50% managing the acute oncology team. The clinical role will be supporting patients with toxicities of treatment at Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital and working with medical colleagues to avoid patient admissions. There will be close working with the ACP/matron role in Worthing and SRH and some cross cover will be required.
Main duties of the job
To work within the acute oncology nursing team based in Princess Royal and Brighton but will work cross site within University Hospital Sussex.To be an expert practitioner, function as a resource and oversee the development of nursing services within acute oncology (AO), and Immunotherapy (IO). To work as an advanced nurse practitioner 50% of the time to help improve efficiency in the admission pathways by developing new pathways with the same day emergency care (SDEC) teams to reduce/prevent patients attending the emergency department. To develop ambulatory pathways for patients exhibiting toxicities on immunotherapy to prevent admission to hospital. Demonstrating in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of cancer and the wide range of treatments prescribed and their side effects that supports management of patients with cancer. The other aspect of the role will be to work as a matron 50% of the time supporting and line managing the UHsussex AO/IO teams and help strengthen education to multi-disciplinary staff in the management of patients with acute oncology and I.O. toxicities presentations to a range of health care professionals. You will work closely and cross cover with the AO/IO ACP in other hospitals.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Support clinical decisions regarding care in AO/IO in the absence of precedents, and sometimes without resource to others following advanced assessment and interpretation of patient’s condition by your team.
* Explore and initiate innovative ways of collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team AO and IO MDT’s and carers to continuously improve the care of emergency cancer patients that attend hospitals.
* To support practice and in-business continuity work at an advanced, highly specialist level demonstrating in-depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of cancer and encompassing advanced assessment and clinical management skills that are evidence based
* Demonstrate high levels of interpersonal and specialist technical skills in managing teams and collaborating with other ACP’s when caring for patients with AO/IO needs.
* Discuss and reflect on complex case management
* To use highly developed and specialist knowledge to advise other staff on the investigations and treatment required by cancer patients during their emergency admission
* To use advanced communication skills in the management of AO/IO team to support the team to manage delivering complex information to patient/carers that facilitate their understanding to assist them in decision making processes
* Collaborate with nurses and AHP’s in general ward areas supporting their educational needs in developing their skills in caring for patients with acute oncology needs, particularly when communicating sensitive issues.
* Develop and establish clinically effective standards of specialist care, and initiates and develops protocols and guidelines that direct staff in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of effective specialist patient care across the hospital and in the community.
* To develop ambulatory pathways of care for emergency presentations by patients with cancer
* To work closely with both cancer centres to ensure rapid specialist review of patients with cancer
* To provide support, leadership and line management for the AO/IO CNS teams as required.
Person specification
application and interview
* Registered Nurse
* Master’s in nursing including advanced clinical practice skill set.
* Experience in cancer nursing and SACT
* Cancer or Haematology Nursing Pathway or equivalent
* Teaching experience
* Evidence of quality improvement initiative
Equality and Diversity
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
Further Information
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net.
For help with the application process for Non-Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
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