Faster Diagnostic Nurse

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare trust as a Band 7 Faster Diagnostic Nurse at The Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. Support patients on the Urology cancer pathway while promoting diversity and growth in a compassionate workplace. We are dedicated to employee wellbeing with numerous staff support initiatives.

Benefits

Wellbeing programme for staff

Flexible working to support work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Expert nurse for clinical support in Urology cancer pathway.
• Experience in cancer nursing is preferred.
• Compassion and empathy in patient care are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and nursing care for patients on the suspected cancer pathway.
• Lead clinical initiatives within the Urology department.

Skills

Clinical Support

Nursing Care

Clinical Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

The Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath is part of the University Hospital Sussex NHS Trust, which includes five main sites and seven hospitals. This trust provides District General hospital services to the local population in Brighton and Hove, Mid Sussex, and the western part of East Sussex. Additionally, it offers specialised and tertiary services to patients across Sussex and the Southeast of England.

The Urology department at PRH has recently expanded with the opening of the new Urology Investigation and Treatment Centre (UITC). This expansion includes an increase in both the nursing and medical workforce and the development of the Urology Faster Diagnostic Service. As a result, there is now an opportunity for a Band 7 Faster Diagnostic Nurse to join the team. This expert nurse will provide clinical support, nursing care, and clinical leadership for patients referred on the suspected cancer pathway for Urology cancer.

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 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.

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

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

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sally Goodman Job title: Lead Nurse, Urology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01444 441881

For informal visits and enquiries, please contact Sally Goodman on 01444 441881 x 65457 or [e-mail]