[ref. f42745117] Senior Sister | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust - Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Senior sister/ Charge nurse in SACT services based at our Withington site. You will support teams in SACT services as a whole to improve and streamline our services with a focus on development and further expansion of the Oral SACT Team.

The post will require the ability to work to tight timelines and a good understanding of working within a clinical environment.

You will be required to support and work collaboratively with the Senior Sisters/charge nurses across all Christie sites and help with service improvement to benefit patient care and nursing staff. You will demonstrate initiative and vision in continuing to move the service forward and be prepared to negotiate organisational changes as required.

You will have excellent communication skills, high standards of care and proven leadership skills. The ability to manage difficult situations involving staff, patients and relatives is essential. You will be in charge of the Oral SACT Team and lead on staff management and development, recruitment and selection and unit performance.

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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.

1. To establish an agreed standard of patient care and ensure it is maintained.
2. Supervise the professional work of nursing staff.
3. Liaise closely with the Senior Nurse Manager/Modern Matron and other members of the Senior Nursing Team.
4. Liaise closely with medical staff in respect of patient care, promoting the highest standards of care and treatment.
5. Ensure that all Trust Policies are carried out, implementing new policies as required.
6. Assist in the development of the Nursing Service within current changing trends.

1. Liaise closely with the University, participating in teaching of basic and post-basic learners and their assessments, within the guidelines laid down by the English National Board.
2. Offer guidance and teaching on management skills to Ward staff.
3. Ensure that Ward staff are kept up to date with relevant issues affecting both cancer nursing and nursing in general, promoting an evidence based approach.
4. Maintain own personal development and ensure own educational needs are met.
5. Promote and support self awareness of colleagues’ own professional, educational and developmental needs.
6. Ensure attendance on yearly mandatory study days.

1. Participate in the selection and appointment of new staff, adjusting skill mix as appropriate to promote best use of available resources.
2. Report on the progress of staff to the Senior Nurse. Carry out individual performance reviews and appraisals as necessary.
3. Exercise leadership by example in:

• fair and clear relationships with staff.
• sound organisation and judgement.
• clear and sincere communications.
• being aware of ones own limitations.
• seeking advice where necessary.
• confidentiality.
• adherence to the NMC Professional Code of Conduct.

1. Ensure the Health and Safety at Work Act is adhered to and understood.
2. Report staff sickness and absence in accordance with Hospital Policy.

1. Maintain off-duty rotas in consultation with the Senior Nurse/Modern Matron to allow for adequate cover for the Ward.
2. Act up as required.
3. Maintain good order and cleanliness of the Ward in conjunction with nursing staff, non-nursing staff and domestics.
4. Supervise the requisition of stocks and equipment with care and economy.
5. Evaluation of equipment in accordance with laid down procedures.
6. Report all accidents, incidents and defects in equipment to Senior Nurse or deputy, in accordance with policy.
7. Report to Senior Nurse and/or Nurse Executive Director on Ward affairs.
8. Manage ward budget effectively.

This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Oct 2024