Staff Nurse

Ward 2 predominantly cares for patients who are receiving planned chemotherapy and/ or undergoing minor procedures requiring an overnight stay as well as medical oncology patients.

The candidate needs to be reliable with a good attendance record and good organisational skills.

The successful candidate would be expected to deliver high standard of planned nursing care which includes administration of chemotherapy – relevant chemotherapy training (UKONS) will be provided. The ideal candidate will be committed, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have an empathic nature.

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.

• 1) As part of the ward team help achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.
• 2) To welcome patients and introduce them to the ward routine.
• 3) Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs.
• 4) To be aware of the needs of relatives, and to give them support and advice.
• 5) Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients, as a registered nurse.
• 6) To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give relatives any necessary instructions.
• 7) Ensure that prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with the Hospital Procedure and Policy, and work within NMC guidelines.
• 8) To follow the procedure when notifying relatives of seriously ill patients and those who have died.
• 9) To liaise with medical and para-medical personnel and community organisations.
• 10) To participate in internal rotation to night duty as required.
• 11) Regularly attend team meetings to remain updated regarding changes within the ward, and within the Trust.
• 12) Manage and generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff.
• 13) Provide a supportive role within the ward for nursing, medical and clerical Staff.
• 14) To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions.
• 15) To participate in the emergency/continuing care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information.
• 16) Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the ward.
• 17) Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff.
• 18) Be able to act as ward co-ordinator in absence of senior staff and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liaising closely with admission staff, medical staff and other wards.
• 19) To liaise with medical and para medical personnel and community organisations.
• 20) To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects.
• 21) To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to acute emergency care.
• 22) Safely escort patients to other areas, and act as an escort for patients during transfer to other departments/hospitals as required.
• 23) Assist in the provision of meals/refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs.
• 24) Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward.
• 25) Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge.
• 26) Liaise with staff members responsible for stores/stationery…