SACT Staff Nurse

Job Summary

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Cancer Services at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital are proud to offer an exciting opportunity for band 5 staff nurses to apply for our full time & part time position. This position is ideal for SACT trained nurses or a nurse looking to become SACT trained and gaining more knowledge, understanding and progress within the specialised field of oncology nursing in a large tertiary centre. This position will consist of working on the SACT unit at both Sussex Cancer Centre and Princess Royal hospital alongside working in the Sussex cancer centre outpatient department.

You will be working in our SACT Day Unit, where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT, learning about Oncology malignancies and non-malignancies, their specific treatments and care. You will nurse Oncology patients to include symptom management and administration of SACT. When working in the Sussex cancer centre outpatient department you will be working alongside the multidisciplinary team and support patients at different stages of their cancer journey including diagnosis, on treatment reviews and palliative support.

Main duties of the job

• 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 the cancer disease process (diagnosis, prognosis, symptom management and when treatment fails).
• Provide highly complex information to patients/carers about all aspects of treatment (SACT, radiotherapy, venous access devices, side effects management).
• Demonstrate highly developed communication skills.
• Be skilled at providing reassurance and support.
• Be skilled at emphasising and communicating bad news with sensitivity.
• Identify the patient and carers coping mechanisms, encouraging exploration of positive ways of coping.

About Us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, 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 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 our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - 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.

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

Date posted: 25 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 279-7055384-MAR25
Job locations: Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital
Address: 2 Bristol Gate, Brighton, BN2 5BD

Job Description
Job responsibilities

Manage the daily activity of a busy ward/outpatient department ensuring patient and staff safety at all times. Support the team to monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular evaluation of patient satisfaction. Display professional accountability at all times. Contribute to the identification of areas for change and development. Encourage effective working relationships and the development of a cohesive nursing team working with a common philosophy. Support senior staff to create a suitable, supportive and safe environment for maintenance of a happy, efficient and co-ordinated team. Use leadership to create a suitable, supportive and safe environment for maintenance of a happy, efficient and co-ordinated team. Assist with management of staffing resources to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Assist in setting, monitoring, auditing and maintaining of measurable standards of care. Promote a culture that anticipates and addresses any patient concerns before they become a complaint. Be familiar with the procedure for dealing with patient/relative complaints. Identify risks for all personnel, patients and visitors, taking appropriate action and advice. Initiate trust procedure for all accidents/incidents and inform appropriate manager. Attend and participate in nurse meetings in all areas.

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• NMC registered Nurse
• Significant current UK hospital experience

Desirable

• Mentorship qualification
• Experience in supervising junior staff
• Chemotherapy course or equivalent

Skills Essential

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skill
• Awareness of cancer, treatment, treatment related side effects and symptoms control
• IT Skills

Desirable

• Recent Oncology experience
• Cannulation, IV administration + Venepuncture
• Competent in cytotoxic drug administration
• Knowledge of current chemotherapy regimens, policies and procedures

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address: Brighton and Princess Royal Hospital + Princess Royal Hospital, 2 Bristol Gate, Brighton, BN2 5BD
Employer's website: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/