Staff Nurse

Job overview

Our service provides care and follow-up for patients with rare genetic conditions including Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Turner’s Syndrome, amongst others.

We also offer a bone densitometry scanning service.

Main duties of the job

This is a unique opportunity for a nurse who wants to become an essential part of a small team, and who will strive to help us develop our service as a dedicated day case unit. We have the time and resources to offer excellent training for the successful applicant.

Develop and provide nurse led services, including telephone clinics, and contributing to education and training programs for other staff members. This role will include the opportunity for the successful candidate to complete the necessary training to enable them to undertake DXA scanning.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

1. Assessment of the needs of the patient and family, ensuring the provision of patient centered care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.
2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
3. Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.
4. To be responsible for endocrine patients continued education programs.
5. Develop and provide nurse led services eg injection clinics
6. Perform endocrine tests and administer specialized treatments according to protocols.
7. Respond to telephone queries from patients and staff
8. Maintain safe practice according to Trust policies and standards.
9. Assist in the provision of meals/refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs.
10. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward.
11. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge.
12. Liaise with staff members responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels.
13. Carry out certain procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of blood transfusions, and be prepared to learn new skills relevant to the role

1. To be responsible for own personal development and for maintaining a personal development plan.
2. To complete the ward preceptor pack, and ward training packs.
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. Attending MDT’s within the trust and at other trusts as appropriate.
2. Consenting patients for endocrine tests.
3. Attend conferences and study days.
4. Work towards the Endocrine Nurses Certificate.
5. Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work Act. Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security.
6. Actively participate in risk assessments and ensure correct completion of Incident Report Forms in accordance with Trust policy.
7. Generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff.

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 ward.
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’s philosophy of giving mutual support.
8. Adhere to trust uniform policy.
9. The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion for all our patients, other service users and staff. We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect.

It is your responsibility to understand and work in line with the Trust’s equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights policies. You should value others and treat everyone you come into contact with at work with fairness, dignity and respect at all times and uphold their human and other rights

Person specification

Qualifications

• RGN Level 1
• Degree or Diploma in Health Care Studies

• Preparation for mentorship

Experience

• Interest in Endocrinology

• Experience in an outpatient setting, Day units or something similar.
• Experience in Endocrinology.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high quality of care
• Work as a member of a team
• Highly motivated individual and forward thinking
• Ability to assess risk and initiate change
• Intermediate computer skills

• Understanding of the need for evidence based practice
• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• ECG

Knowledge

• Committed to own personal professional development and that of junior members of staff

• Endocrine knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.

Values

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

• Flexible working
• Team player
• Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives

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.

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.

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.