Job vacancy: Staff Nurse, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Job summary

Main area: Chemotherapy Suite - E00007
Grade: Band 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 413-87930-CNS-AK

Employer: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Chemotherapy Suite - E00007
Town: Manchester
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/11/2024 23:59

Staff Nurse

Band 5

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL DUTIES

1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT unit at the Christie at Macclesifled for nursing, medical and clerical Staff.

2. Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs

3. To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions

4. To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give any necessary instructions, including discharge information

5. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department

6. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff

7. To welcome patients to the unit and its routine

8. Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely management of patients

9. To liaise with medical and non medical personnel and community organisations

10. Rotate to ground floor clinic management where required so support in outpatients.

11. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects

12. To act as support for other nurses in relation to SACT and oncology care

13. Safely deliver SACT to Christie patients attending the unit

14. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs

15. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the unit.

16. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge

17. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels

18. Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely

19. Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy

20. Assist medical staff with procedures

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan

2. To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack

3. Complete Clinical Skills Training and the UKON’s SACT passport

4. Annually attend all mandatory study days including Resuscitation, AIMs, moving & handling and fire safety

5. To complete level 3 SACT administration programme to administer cytotoxic drugs and educate patients regarding their treatment

6. To be working towards band 6 equivalent competency pack

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship

2. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires

3. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours

4. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act

5. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy

6. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise

7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the SACT Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN level 1or 2

Desirable criteria

Diploma in Health Care Studies

Experience

Essential criteria

Qualification in Adult Nursing

Desirable criteria

SACT experience
Oncology experience
Clinical skills

Skills

Essential criteria

Good communication skills
Ability to delver high standard of nursing care

Desirable criteria

Understanding need for evidence based practice
Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Participate in personal development

Values

Essential criteria

Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria

Team player
Flexible

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

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: Anne-Marie Bradburn
Job title: Senior Sister
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0161 918 7567

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Job summary

Employer heading

Staff Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Experience

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Skills

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Values

Essential criteria

Other

Essential criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact