Staff Nurse | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting development opportunity has arisen on the Surgical Oncology Unit for a permanent, band 5 (37.5 hours) staff nurse post.

You should be a highly motivated professional with surgical experience, who wishes to develop their clinical knowledge and management skills. You must be a team player who is driven to improve patient care and experience, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, high quality care.

Our patients undergo highly specialized and often complex surgery across the Colorectal, Urology, Gynecology and Plastic Surgery specialties.

We welcome newly qualified nurses into this post also.

• The Christie is a world leader and national center for Surgery
• Standard nurse: patient ratio of 1:6
• 8 weeks induction period to help you learn the role and get to know the ward
• Trust wide dedication to staff wellbeing and flexible working
• Good training and development opportunities supported by a ward based clinical educator and our school of oncology plus 2 full surgical study days

We care for all surgical oncology patients pre and post operatively within the Christie, working closely with the MDT to ensure safe recovery and safe discharge.

We are looking for a fun, vibrant and friendly nurse to join our amazing team!

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 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 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years.

We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage and generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff.
2. Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients as a registered nurse
3. Provide a supportive role on the ward for nursing, medical and clerical Staff
4. Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs
5. To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions
6. To participate in the emergency care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information
7. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department
8. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff
9. To welcome patients to the ward and its routine
10. Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liasing closely with triage/admission staff, medical staff and other wards
11. To liaise with medical and para medical personnel and community organisations
12. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects
13. To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to care of the surgical patient
14. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products from key departments
15. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs
16. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward
17. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge
18. Liaise with staff member responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels
19. Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely as per policy
20. Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines
21. Assist medical staff with procedures
22. Carry out certain procedures such as cannulation and 12 lead ECG’s and be prepared to learn new skills

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 Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update annually
4. Annually attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance

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 and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the MAU
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 ward philosophy of giving mutual support

This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024