Staff Nurse

We care for all emergency/unplanned admissions to The Christie, dealing with a variety of general medical problems, alongside acute complications of cancer treatment.

Oncology experience is not essential as acute care skills are more relevant to this area however an interest in oncology nursing is desired.

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.

We care for all emergency/unplanned admissions to The Christie, dealing with a variety of general medical problems, alongside acute complications of cancer treatment. There are many benefits to working on The Christie Acute Ambulatory Care Unit:

• Newly built unit with spacious clinical areas for efficient working & patient and staff experience
• Standard nurse: patient ratio of 1:4/5
• 8 weeks induction period to help you learn the role and get to know the unit
• Good training and development opportunities
• Oncology and palliative care specific study days in supernumerary period
• Ward based clinical practice facilitator to aid development and learning
• Many staff benefits/discounts available
• On-going support from a friendly team of Ward Sisters
• Acute Medicine Consultants based on the sister ward
• An opportunity to develop your acute care and oncology skills
• 7 day service - No Nights
We are looking for a fun, vibrant and friendly nurse to join our amazing team!