Sister

5 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 6 nurse to join our established Christie at Home service. The service is unique and now offers 6 treatments, with service expansion planned.

We are the largest single site chemotherapy treatment unit in England. As a specialist cancer Centre, Our aim is to provide an excellent quality service for all our patients both within our main Christie site and closer to the patients’ home. The Christie at home team are an integral part of the chemotherapy outreach service who are delivering treatment locally to patients throughout the Greater Manchester area in primary care centres, mobile chemotherapy unit and in partnership with other local hospital trusts.

You must hold a full, clean UK driving licence.

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 provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. 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

**CLINICAL**:
Assessment of the needs of the patient and family, ensuring provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.

Ensure accurate documentation of patient care, in accordance with hospital policies and standards.

Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care.

Enhance care by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.

Evaluate nursing care - inform Senior Sister and medical staff of patient’s changing healthcare needs.

To be a role model for potential post holders, by demonstrating competent skills

**PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT**:
In consultation with the Senior Sister to agree learning objectives designed to meet the goals of personal and professional development and undergo appropriate programmes of study.

At the request of the Senior Sister, to accept responsibility to develop managerial skills within the clinical setting, e.g. planning duty rotas which match needs with available expertise.

Maintain safe practice according to Trust Policies and Standards.

Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Trust Policy

**MANAGERIAL**:
In the absence of the Senior Sister ensure staffing numbers and skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs and keep Senior Nurse Managers aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area.

Help foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which staff feel valued and able to reach their potential.

Act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff and Pre and Post Registered Nurses.

Work with Senior Sister to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care.

Awareness of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety At Work Act.

Assist Senior Sister in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability.

Assist Senior Sister, when appropriate, in the recruitment of new staff to the clinical area.

Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy.

**EDUCATION**:
1. Maintain own awareness of current nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to the patient with cancer.

Supervise clinical staff and disseminate knowledge and current developments.

Participate in planned programmes of appraisal with the Senior Sister.

Liaise with the School of Nursing, participating in the teaching of basic and post basic learners and training assessments


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