East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Nurse Ward Team Manager - Pevensey Day Unit
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Nurse Unit Team Manager - Outpatient Oncology/Haematology Unit
We are a small, friendly team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and are seeking a Nurse Unit Team Manager for the Outpatient Oncology/Haematology Unit at the Pevensey Day Unit, Eastbourne Hospital.
About the Unit
- The unit has 18 treatment chairs/beds for the safe administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and supportive therapies.
Role Overview
- Provide strong leadership, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and support staff development with clinical and professional expertise.
- Work effectively under pressure while maintaining high standards of care.
- Requires advanced clinical knowledge, participation in research and audit, and the ability to work with autonomy.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality, safe patient care for the Ward/Unit.
- Provide safe, effective clinical and managerial leadership including the organisation of the department, nursing workforce and prioritisation of patient assessment, care, and treatments.
- Take responsibility to ensure optimal quality care and patient experience, facilitating safe and timely procedures at all times, as specified by National and Local Performance Targets.
- Actively participate in the implementation of the local, divisional and trust escalation policies.
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Requirements
- Must be a 1st level Registered Nurse with significant Band 6 Team Leader experience.
- A degree (or working towards one) is desirable.
- Leadership/management and teaching/mentorship training are essential.
- Understanding of current professional issues and HR management is necessary.
- Oncology/haematology knowledge is desirable but can be developed.
Benefits
- Full-time role (4 shifts, 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, with occasional Bank Holidays), requiring flexibility.
- Strong managerial support and opportunities for professional development.
- Wide range of staff benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation.
- Access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
- Onsite parking available from only £50 a year.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Lisa Flindall
- Job title: HON
- Email address: lisa.flindall@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 07813351127
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