Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking an Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert nursing care and support to cancer patients. The role includes developing personalized care plans, coordinating treatment, and offering emotional support throughout the patient journey. Candidates should possess a nursing degree and a specialization in oncology nursing. Join a compassionate team that values diversity and offers career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Support networks for staff

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in oncology nursing.
• Ability to create individualized care plans for cancer patients.
• Excellent communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care and support for cancer patients.
• Develop and implement care plans based on holistic assessments.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Expert nursing care

Holistic assessments

Emotional support

Symptom management

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

Specialization in oncology nursing

Job description

Overview

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route; sponsorship is available only where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25,000), and any role-specific criteria. The Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist plays a key role in providing expert nursing care, support, and coordination for patients diagnosed with neurological cancers. The post holder will support the specialist nurse service for patients with cancer and their families from the point of diagnosis onwards, providing ongoing advice and support under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Specialists to enable patients to make informed decisions about their management and care. This post is mainly designated to one tumour site but also works across tumour sites to provide flexibility according to service need and to widen the experience of the post holder. The post holder will be developed using the ACCEND (Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development) Framework and will be expected to practice in accordance with the Four Pillars of Nursing: Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management, Education, and Research & Evidence-Based Practice.

• Act as a keyworker for cancer patients, providing specialist nursing support and education.
• Offer holistic assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Provide emotional support and symptom management throughout the patient journey.
• Assist with the coordination of diagnostic tests, treatment plans, and follow-ups.
• Support patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or palliative care.
• Offer telephone advice and triage services to patients and families.
• Work closely with oncologists, surgeons, dietitians, palliative care teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in MDT meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
• Act as a liaison between different departments to ensure seamless care for patients.
• Provide patients and their families with clear information about diagnosis, treatment options, and symptom management.
• Advocate for patient needs within the healthcare system.
• Organise patient support groups or educational sessions.
• Contribute to audits, research, and quality improvement initiatives related to cancer care.
• Help develop protocols and guidelines to enhance patient pathways.
• Stay updated with the latest evidence-based practices in oncology nursing.

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 compassion and empathy, and provide a Wellbeing Programme for staff to support you when you need it, including flexible working to support work-life balance. 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, and we hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and rewarding career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.