Bank Associate Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6)
Main area: Cancer Nursing. Grade Band 6. Contract: Bank Hours. Bank Job Ref: 279-7735712-JAN26.
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Sites: Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), Worthing, SRH or PRH Town Brighton (dependent on applicant). Salary: £19.10 per hour (Hourly). Closing: 05/02/2026 23:59.
UHSussex is one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, committed to delivering excellent care across Sussex. We value compassion, inclusion, and respect, and support our staff through extensive wellbeing programmes and flexible working options.
Job overview
The Bank Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a key role in providing expert nursing care, support, and coordination for patients within the cancer division. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialists, you will support patients with cancer from diagnosis onwards, helping them make informed decisions about management and care.
Main duties of the job
* Act as a keyworker for cancer patients, providing specialist nursing support and education.
* Offer holistic assessments and develop individualised care plans.
* 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.
* Provide patients and families with clear information about diagnosis, treatment options, and symptom management.
* Advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system.
* 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.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We foster a supportive environment with staff networks and a buddy programme to help new members settle in. Flexible working is available – please discuss options with your recruiting or line manager.
Qualifications / Experience
* Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
* BSc Hons in a cancer‑related subject or equivalent experience.
* Evidence of ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
* Proven ability to delegate and prioritise.
* Excellent clinical skills and ability to implement these in practice.
* Up‑to‑date evidence‑based knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
* Good professional and leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing high‑performing teams.
* Relevant senior post‑registration experience in cancer, palliative care or the specialty.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
* Teaching and assessing qualification or experience.
* Experience in discussing DNAR/CPR (RESPECT) or advanced care planning.
* Research qualification – Masters level or prepared to work towards.
* Advanced communication skills training.
* Experience in conducting comprehensive patient assessments to identify complex needs and potential complications.
* Evidence of working within an MDT.
* Psychological skills level 2.
* Fundamentals of cancer or palliative care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role and main responsibilities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate).
Important information for applicants
* We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
* Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for roles that meet the visa and immigration eligibility criteria.
* Disclosure and Barring Service checks are required.
* We reserve the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
For help with the application process for Nursing vacancies, please email uhsussex.nursingteam@nhs.net. For Non‑Nursing vacancies, email uhsussex.nonnursingteam@nhs.net.
Contact: Alana Collier, Lead Nurse Skin & Lung Cancer (SRH & WH). Email: alana.collier@nhs.net. Phone: 07827 553461. Additional info: uhsussex.cancercnsteamleads@nhs.net.
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