About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and flexible Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our busy Oncology Outpatients team. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across Main Outpatients, Proton Beam centre, Department 35 and Department 1 when required.
The role involves managing a varied workload including patient admissions, clinical assessments, wound and line dressings, injections, symptom management and other outpatient treatments and procedures. You will be confident in recognising and responding to deteriorating patients, managing emergency situations and escalating concerns promptly and appropriately.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, resilient and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support day-to-day service delivery, contribute to safe staffing and patient flow, and be willing to work across departments to meet service needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and provide support, guidance and leadership to junior colleagues. You will be committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, promoting a positive team culture and embracing service developments and change.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and patient-focused nurse who thrives in a dynamic oncology setting.
Main duties of the job
If you were to be successful, you would be supporting a team of healthcare assistants within the local phlebotomy areas, outpatient clinics as well as having hands on experience dealing with poorly patients.
You will be provided with full support and work closely with our other band 6s and will be expected to cover each other's leave.
We are an innovative and a forward-thinking unit, which is dedicated to reviewing and developing the ways that we work for the needs of our patients. We welcome new ideas and would look forward to working with nurses who have a genuine passion for caring for patients in this field.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.
We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To deputize for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
2. Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
3. Monitor clinics in compliance with Trust policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
4. Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for all staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximize the potential of others
5. Act as team leader for the OPD & Proton team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
6. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records.
7. Safely attend to required nursing tasks in Outpatients, such as: Admissions, dressings, injections, referrals to relevant members of the MDT.
8. To organize daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
9. To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget
10. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
11. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
12. Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
13. Regularly liaise and report to senior nursing and service managers on unit affairs and staff development.
14. Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
15. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the senior sister/charge nurse
TRAINING & EDUCATION
1. Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
2. To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECGs
3. Attend all mandatory study days
PROFESSIONAL
1. Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
3. To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
4. To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these.
PERSONAL
1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the OPD & Protons philosophy of giving mutual support.
4. Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
7. Be able to work independently and have sound clinical knowledge when faced with emergency situations
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RGN Level 1 Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies Post Registration Certificate in Cancer/Acute care or equivalent level of experience Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent
Desirable
Management Course
Experience Essential
At least 3 years post registration experience
Desirable
Managerial experience Oncology experience Experience of leading a clinical team
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills Excellent IV skills Excellent assessment skills Ability to deliver a high quality of care Computer literacy Understanding of need for evidence based practice
Desirable
Leadership skills
Knowledge Essential
Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
Other Essential
Team player Excellent attendance record Be proactive
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name The Christie NHS FT
Address PBT Nursing - E00623
Manchester
M20 4BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)