Job Description

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (25000), and any role-specific criteria.



An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Nurse Manager to join our team within the cancer division, the post will be managing the haematology and oncology day units at Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospitals



This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate as we move towards planning for the opening of our new cancer hospital which is forecast for 2028.



To provide clinical excellence, leadership, innovation through highly developed specialist knowledge of haematology / oncology and systemic anti cancer treatments.



Providing specialist information and support for patients and carers attending the day units and being cared for in the acute setting.



The role requires sensitive communication to support patients with and their families through treatment pathways



Our values of respect and inclusion are at our core and guide us in our day to day interactions with each other and our patients.



We have active professional and social networking groups across our hospitals as well as wearing our accreditations and awards with pride. We are an accredited Disability Confident employer, welcome employees from the Armed Forces through the national 'Veteran Aware' scheme, and are proud to be both a Stonewall Diversity Champion employer and a NHS LGBTQI+ Rainbow Badges pilot Trust.



Whilst we celebrate these achievements, we remain true to our 'where better never stops' ethos and to our commitment to champion inclusion and to remove barriers to equality so everyone can feel free to be their authentic self.



Find out more about inclusion at University Hospitals Sussex on our website. https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/about/inclusion/



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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



This is a cross site working role, the unit manager will work between the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and Princess Royal in Haywards Heath



Regularly interact with patients/ carers / relatives and all identified on list of key working relationships.



Provide highly complex information to patients / carers about all aspects of treatment (drug therapy, venous access devices, side effects management). Using the highest level of communication and interpersonal skills and ensuring that the information is in easily understood language.



Lead in the implementation of quality initiatives that improve patient care



L ea d on agreed areas and projects .



Attend and partic ipate in nurse meetings .



Lead P atient First Huddles .



Act as role model at all times .



Support the team to monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular eva luation of patient satisfaction .



Lead on the i dentification of areas for change and development .



Work across site if needed at times of clin i cal demand or unforeseen absences



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