Sister

+ To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality evidence-based care to patients.
+ To advocate for patients and exercise clinical judgement about patients' needs in terms of plans and long-term goals.
+ To communicate openly with the team at safety huddles, cascading important information that impacts the team / patient care.
+ To participate fully in the day to day running of the ward.
+ You would be responsible for supporting the senior sister in the management of the clinical area and supporting junior staff.
+ Ensuring the ward is safely staffed, complete return to work interviews, supporting junior staff to develop their skills and confidence in caring for patients.
+ You will be responsible for a small group of staff of your own which you will take charge and ensure their annual professional development review is completed and their essential training is up to date., + Provide management support for the junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff
+ Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient record
+ To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient need
+ To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budge
+ Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken
+ Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionate
+ Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessar
+ Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development
+ Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of other
+ Assist in nursing recruitment process when require
+ Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team, + Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 IV training programmes and ensure regular updates
+ Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
+ To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECG's
+ Attend all mandatory study days
PROFESSIONAL
+ Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
+ Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
+ To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
+ To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects
+ Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic with excellent communication skills?
The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse preferably with oncology experience with the vision and passion to help optimise high quality patient care.
As a team leader you would bring a positive attitude and foster a supportive, friendly and encouraging work environment.
As a Band 6 Ward Sister/Charge Nurse it is expected that you will play an active role in the development of the team, and be willing to take on managerial duties, whilst supporting the ward manager. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will be expected to work as part of a team as well as using your own initiative and will be positively encouraged to recognise and develop service improvement.
Ward 4 and The BMRU (Brachytherapy and Molecular Radiotherapy Unit) is a combined unit over 2 floors and staff can rotate between both areas. Full training for this unit will be provided.
Ward 4 is a medical ward that specialises in the care of Head & Neck patients undergoing radiotherapy, chemotherapy, palliative care and symptom control. We treat patients with potentially curative diseases; alongside patients that require end of life care therefore you will need excellent communication skills and an empathic nature. Ward 4 also cares for patients with altered airways and full training for this will be provided., + Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship
+ Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
+ To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support
+ Being aware of one's own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct

We are always looking to improve the unit for our patients and colleagues, so welcome any new and exciting ideas to improve.
We promote a healthy work-life balance. We understand that cancer care is a challenging field, but our friendly team work closely together to adopt a supportive culture. The trust also offers free and confidential counselling support.
We are dedicated to our staff development and invest in your career development with access to further education and secondment opportunities for your progression.
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., + Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs
+ Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role
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.
We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. 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.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. 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.