University hospitals Sussex are looking for an experienced, dynamic nurse, who is passionate about the patient experience and the delivery of quality, patient focused care, to join our cross-site team as a Band 7 Secondary Clinical Nurse Specialist, on a full time, permanent basis. Flexible working will also be considered.

The post holder will work cross site in both Worthing and Chichester.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide support and information throughout the cancer pathway. This may also include primary patients

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 ourWellbeing 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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post involves acting as a key worker and advocate to patients diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, providing support and information throughout their cancer pathway, as well as participation in service development.

The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse who has had a previous clinical background in breast care and/or palliative care and the management of advanced disease. Advanced communication skills are essential.

University hospitals Sussex are committed to training and development of staff.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Nursing

Desirable

• Palliative care course

Experence

Essential

• Breast care experence
• Palliative care experience
• Worked as an autonomous practitioner

Desirable

• Previously worked in Oncology
• Working towards a Masters

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• 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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing hospital and Saint Richards hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN1 1DH

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