Nursing Associate

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Registered Nursing Associate role on the Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) units, working primarily at the Hurstwood Park Haematology/Oncology unit at Princess Royal Hospital, with also some of the time spent at the Sussex Cancer Centre at Royal Sussex County Hospital. We are looking for someone who strives for high standards of patient care to join our friendly, dedicated and highly professional team. This would involve being an integral part of the ongoing development, implementation and improvement of venesection clinics for patients with haemochromatosis and polycythaemia & running the PICC line clinic. These take place at our unit at Princess Royal Hospital, with the potential for additional clinical duties taking place at the Sussex Cancer Centre, both on our SACT unit floor and in the Sussex Cancer Centre Outpatient Department.

The post requires you have skills in venepuncture, cannulation and good communication.

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.

Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, their individual needs are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient needs. Be responsible for a group of patients under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

Under supervision of the registered practitioner, complete patient assessment, plan and implement the care, evaluating its effectiveness whilst ensuring high standards of patient care.

Under supervision of registered practitioner use knowledge and skills to make judgements on effectiveness of programmes of care, discussing changes that might effect improvements for the patient.

Undertake and interpret a range of patient observations as required in the clinical area, for example, NEWS e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, neurological observations, oxygen saturation levels, and blood glucose.

Obtain requested specimens. Ensure transportation to appropriate department and that correct documentation is completed.

Obtain routine/ specialist bloods and performs investigations if required within area of work. Using an understanding of normal and altered values, report adverse results.

Assist with basic and, where agreed, intermediate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures.

Undertake Picc Line dressing, take blood and flush lines with sodium chloride following appropriate training

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack:

Please see Job description and Person specification for more details or contact Emma Hartwell or Ryan Crockford on

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Emma Hartwell or Ryan Crockford (Nurse Managers) on ext. 63583/67783 or email