Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Covering some weekends and bank hoildays)
- Job ref
- 279-7536353-OCT25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/10/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Unit Manager Haematology / Oncology Day Units
Band 7
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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex 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 deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. 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.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. 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, 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.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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/
Working for our organisation
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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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- 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
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Regularly interact with patients/ carers / relatives and all identified on list of key working relationships.
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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.
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Lead in the implementation of quality initiatives that improve patient care
Lead on agreed areas and projects.
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Attend and participate in nurse meetings.
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Lead Patient First Huddles.
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Act as role model at all times.
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Support the team to monitor the quality of patient care and participate in the regular evaluation of patient satisfaction.
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Lead on the identification of areas for change and development.
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Work across site if needed at times of clinical demand or unforeseen absences
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-- Please see Job description & Person Specs for further information --
Person specification
Qualifications and Expireience
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Educated to Degree level/professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training, experience, masters modules
- Specialist qualification in Cancer or related qualification experience or experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Evidence of leadership development/ qualification
- Significant experience within band 6 nursing or above.
- Experience of multi-professional and cross organisational working
- Experience of breaking bad news, or support difficult conversations
- Experience of dealing with highly sensitive issues, conflict and difficult situations
Desirable criteria
- Psychological Assessment training Level 2
- Advanced Communication Skills training
- Relevant senior post-registration experience in cancer
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to overcome or manage any barriers to communication.
- Ability to accept responsibility and delegate appropriately.
- Ability to work well within a team and to motivate and influence others where appropriate.
- Use advanced communication skills to deliver complex and life altering information.
- Demonstrates confidence in self, can be assertive and diplomatic in communication with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- Ability to deal with complex and emotional situations, make decisions under pressure, innovative problem solving and awareness of own limitations
- Ability to recognise own stress levels and how to best manage them.
- Demonstrable negotiation and change management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise a complex and demanding workload flexibly.
- Developed keyboard skills.
- Commitment to high clinical standards
- Awareness of financial constraints and efficient use of resources Experience of using audit and research to inform practice
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Leadership and motivational skills
- Experience with budgeting and delivering cost-effective initiatives.
- Involvement in audit, project and/or research work
- Experience of collating data
Person Specification
Essential criteria
- Teaching, assessing and presentation skills for patients and staff.
- Ability to motivate self, enthuse and influence others
- Flexible and adaptable approach to working.
- Assertive, confident, yet diplomatic and approachable
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and self-motivation.
- Good active listening skills
- Professionally accountable for own actions, taking appropriate autonomous clinical decisions in line with seniority and expected knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Experience in planning and delivering education for colleagues and patient groups.
- Experience managing staff
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Appadu
- Job title
- Cancer Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07826 923281
- Additional information
We welcome any contact and would support can informal visit
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