Haematology​/Oncology Nurse

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Main area Haematology/Oncology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent:
Long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/03/2026 23:59

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.

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

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

As a staff nurse in cancer services your role will be split between our inpatient and outpatient areas. In each department you will learn about each area’s specialist services.

You will be working in our inpatient Haematology/Oncology ward and Haematology Day Unit, where you will be taking part in the administration of SACT. You will be learning about Haematological malignancies and non-malignancies, their specific treatments and care, this will include the care of patients pre and post-transplant. You will gain specialist knowledge in the administration of blood products. You will nurse Oncology patients to include symptom management, administration of SACT and end of life care.

You will spend time with other cancer specialist services include Clinical Nurse Specialists, ANPs, the Palliative Care Team and the Acute Oncology Team.

The staff nurse is a member of the multi‑disciplinary team providing skilled care and advice to cancer patients and their families/partners/friends in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

The staff nurse will assist in the management and organisation of the nursing service in all clinical cancer areas when required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 nurse who strives for high standards of patient care to…