Job Description

The post holder will need to have a clear understanding of the 18 week and2 week rule pathway and will be pivotal in helping to ensure it is met. The post holder will be expected to organise and maintain the running of clinics in both specialities and be able to delegate appropriately to junior staff. They will be required to check patient notes in advance, ensure that all information including results is present and escalate any issues as early as possible. Effectively liaises with ward staff, clinical operations department, site management team, discharge lounge and other departments to allow timely management of patients throughout whenever required.



Ensure their own health, safety and welfare and those around them, taking action where necessary and report any issues of concern to the nurse manager. To participate in risk assessment, COSHH and other health and safety issues, including decontamination, to ensure safe practise. To adhere to the UHSussex Uniform Policy and Dress Code Policy. To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.



The nurse takes personal responsibility for ensuring continuous maintenance of professional registration to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and informs the nurse manager or matron if this is compromised. Demonstrates a professional approach to work and adheres with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times. To ensure that practice is evidence based and in line with local policies and procedures. The post holder is required to demonstrate on-going continuous professional development.



At no time should the post holder work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this, they should immediately discuss this with their Manager/Supervisor/Consultant. The post holder has the responsibility to inform those supervising their duties if they are not competent to perform a duty.