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Job summary

Main area
Urology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
279-7119774-MAY25
Employer
279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Haywards Heath
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/06/2025 23:59

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279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Faster Diagnostic Nurse

Band 7

 About our Trust

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

 Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First .  In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

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. 

 

Job overview

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. 

Main duties of the job

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. 

Working for our organisation

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/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities: 
  • Provide high-quality, safe, effective, and timely diagnostic pathways for patients.
  • Collaborate with primary and secondary care, clinical, and operational teams.
  • Ensure compliance with the 62 day Cancer Waiting Time (CWT) standards.
  • Identify and mitigate potential and actual risks for non-compliance with the pathway.
  • Liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary teams to maintain high standards of care.
  • Work autonomously and in collaboration with colleagues. 

Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience as a Band 6 or senior nurse.
  • Ideally, experience in urology or cancer settings. 
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Highly motivated and dedicated to personal development. 

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for full details

Person specification

Registration

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive experience at senior nurse level in relevant area

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of cancer waiting times and suspected cancer diagnostic pathways

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to demonstrate management / leadership skills, incl prioritising workloads and resources

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Goodman
Job title
Lead Nurse, Urology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01444 441881
Additional information

For informal visits and enquiries, please contact Sally Goodman on 01444 441881 x 65457 or [email protected]

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