# Staff Nurse (Fernhurst Day Unit) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-fernhurst-day-unit/41fb3ba1-50f1-45e1-b93f-2ccb74a9805b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/staff-nurse-fernhurst-day-unit/41fb3ba1-50f1-45e1-b93f-2ccb74a9805b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Worthing - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (08:30-18:30) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T11:31:09.657Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Chichester/University_Hospitals_Sussex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cancer_Care/Cancer_Care-v8084542 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8084542?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration, or students due to qualify this Summer. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. The Fernhurst Centre provides outpatient services for haematology and oncology patients including systemic anti cancer treatments and supportive medical therapies. The successful applicant will preferably have post qualification experience and preferably be competent in cannulation and IV drug administration.  They should have a keen interest in cancer care and be willing to undertake training in the administration of systemic anti cancer treatments (SACT). The unit is dedicated  to maintaining high levels of clinical practice and we support staff in the development of their learning and education. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. ### Main duties of the job Responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing care and treatment for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy, medical and supportive treatments or undergoing medical investigations on The Fernhurst Day unit. To ensure individualised and effective standards of care to a group of patients in line with Trust policy, values and the NMC Code of Conduct. This may include taking charge of the day unit in the absence of more senior nursing staff. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - To assess, plan, evaluate and implement care required. - To use a range of clinical skills to ensure timely treatment / intervention - To assist with patient flow within the unit including elective/emergency admissions - To give advice, information and support to patients and relatives receiving treatment - To mentor and work alongside junior staff / student nurses - To manage, co-ordinate and delegate workload accordingly to minimise patient waiting times and provide efficient delivery of treatment and follow-up care. -- Please see Job Description and Person Specs for further info -- ## Job Details We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration, or students due to qualify this Summer. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses. The Fernhurst Centre provides outpatient services for haematology and oncology patients including systemic anti cancer treatments and supportive medical therapies. The successful applicant will preferably have post qualification experience and preferably be competent in cannulation and IV drug administration. They should have a keen interest in cancer care and be willing to undertake training in the administration of systemic anti cancer treatments (SACT). The unit is dedicated to maintaining high levels of clinical practice and we support staff in the development of their learning and education. This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship. If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application. ## Job Description Responsible for the delivery of safe and effective nursing care and treatment for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy, medical and supportive treatments or undergoing medical investigations on The Fernhurst Day unit. To ensure individualised and effective standards of care to a group of patients in line with Trust policy, values and the NMC Code of Conduct. This may include taking charge of the day unit in the absence of more senior nursing staff. ## Responsibilities To assess, plan, evaluate and implement care required. To use a range of clinical skills to ensure timely treatment / intervention To assist with patient flow within the unit including elective/emergency admissions To give advice, information and support to patients and relatives receiving treatment To mentor and work alongside junior staff / student nurses To manage, co-ordinate and delegate workload accordingly to minimise patient waiting times and provide efficient delivery of treatment and follow-up care. -- Please see Job Description and Person Specs for further info -- ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to empathise, support and provide reassurance in difficult situations - Experience in pre procedure patient assessment - Able to demonstrate ability to liaise with MDT and escalate appropriately **Desirable** - Sage and Thyme communication course ### Qualifications **Essential** - RGN 1st Level - SACT qualification or prepared to undertake training within 6 months of appointment **Desirable** - Post registration experience in acute clinical setting ### Information Resources **Essential** - Experience in patient data entry systems - Familiarity with electronic prescribing systems **Desirable** - Experience with Aria prescribing system ### Knowledge, Training & Experience **Essential** - Current competency in administration of intravenous medication or willing to undertake at point of recruitment - Current competency in the administration of blood products or willing to undertake at point of recruitment - Current competency in venepuncture and cannulation or willing to undertake at point of recruitment - Interest in Cancer Care **Desirable** - Experience in the delivery of SACT - Experience in haemato-oncology nursing - Training in immediate life support (ILS) ### Personal Qualities and Attributes **Essential** - Team worker - Ability to acknowledge limitations and challenge practice when required - Good communicator **Desirable** - Experience in handling bad news conversations ### Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion **Essential** - Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role) - Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues ## Documents - [all staff networks about us flyer (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2583) - [guide to completing an application form (pdf, 385.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2915) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382083) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.