Sister

SACT Day services provide treatments for up to 160 patients per day. This unit treats different kind of cancer such as Breast, prostate, lungs etc. In the unit treatment administered such as systemic anti-cancer treatment (sact) The team ensures smooth delivery of an enthusiastic nurse to support and provide the chemotherapy treatment to our patients. We are looking an enthusiastic SACT trained nurse who could join our team.

We offer fantastic support and opportunities for our nursing and midwifery staff to include:

- On-going learning and development opportunities including leadership courses
- Individually tailored career development pathways
- Preceptor ship and individually tailored training
- Flexible working
- Nurse led practice
- Support from locally based clinically practice educators/facilitators
- The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.
- To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.
- To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/charge nurse and Matron
- To support the charge nurse/senior sister/matron to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients
- To co-ordinate the day to day management of the SACT unit.
- To support the SACT outreach sites across the Greater Manchester area as required
- To manage, lead and motivate Band 5, 4 and 3 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.
- In the absence of the Senior Sister/charge nurse/Matron to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the SACT Unit.
- To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients ‘feedback to maintain and improve patient care.
- To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

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**:
1. 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.
2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.
3. Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care.
4. Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.
5. Evaluate nursing care - inform Senior Sister and medical staff of patient’s changing healthcare needs.
6. To be a role model for potential postholders by demonstrating competent skills that have been determined in accordance with the needs of the unit.
7. Maintain safe practice according to Hospital Policies and Standards.
8. Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Hospital Policy.
9. Supporting solid tumour patient disease groups

**MANAGERIAL**:
1. When appropriate, in rotation with other Band 6 staff, take charge of the ward in the absence of the senior sister, ensuring that standards of care and ward management are maintained.
2. Ensure skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs and keep Senior Nurse Managers aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area.
3. 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.
4. Act as a preceptor/mentor to new ward staff and pre and post registered nurses.
5. Work with senior sister to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care.
6. Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety At Work Act.
7. Assist Senior Sister in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability.
8. Assist Senior sister, when appropriate, in the recruitment of new staff to the clinical area.
9. Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy.
10. Provide management suppo