Rotational Staff Nurse

at  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

We are launching an exciting oncology Band 5 nursing programme from September with multiple positions available. If you are a committed, proactive, compassionate registered nurse or newly qualified nurse with an interest in oncology then we want you to join our 18 month rotational programme.
In this role you will undertake three different placements gaining possible exposure to a mixture of Inpatient & outpatient areas consisting of acute, haematology, medical and research speciality areas. Each placement will be for 6 months. You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for patients.
We provide training and support for staff in where specific needs been identified. In the Christie we are committed to assisting in your lifelong learning development.
As a newly qualified nurses will be signed up for our preceptorship programme to help support your new role here at the Christie. You will be assigned a dedicated preceptor who will assist you in finding your feet in this new role and support you closely throughout your first year.
As a qualified nurse you will be given a substantial supernumerary period and remain supported by senior team members to ensure your transition into the Christie is smooth.
All successful rotation nurses will have an allocated rotation nurse buddy – these buddies are registered nurses who are now in senior positions within the trust after completing the rotation programme.
In this role you will be gaining exposure into different areas across the trust. Assisting in the care of the patients who pass through the ward areas at The Christie.
You will work alongside our multidisciplinary team to provide high quality holistic care to patients both in and out of hospital.
You will be expected to be able to work alongside support more junior members of staff caring for patients.
You will need to be confident in carrying out procedures such as venepuncture and ECG’s and will need to be able to support more junior members of staff in this capacity
You will need to be able to accurately record in patients notes including but not limited to clinical observations.
You will be expected to assist in the maintenance of a clean and hygienic work environment.
You will be expected to provide urgent care in the case of emergencies within the ward area and administer lifesaving treatment where appropriate
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 also have the UKs first pioneering Proton Beam Therapy centre. 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.
At The Christie we have a large specialist Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) which consists of The Supportive Care Team, physiotherapists, dieticians/nutritional nurse specialists, clinical nurse specialists etc who all strive to provide Gold Standard care to our patients, it will be within the role of the staff nurse to independently liaise with these key MDT members to maintain excellent care provision

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. To be responsible for own personal development and for maintaining a personal development plan.
2. To complete the departments preceptor pack, and departments training packs.
3. Complete Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update annually.
4. Annually attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance

Professional
1. As part of the ward team help achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.
2. 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.
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.
Manage and supervise the department 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 and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liaising closely with admission staff, medical staff and other wards.
19. To consult 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 participate in ward/unit/Trust initiatives i.e. Productive Ward.
22. To function as support for other ward nurses in relation to acute emergency care.
23. Safely escort patients to other areas, and act as an escort for patients during transfer to other departments/hospitals as required.
24. Assist in the provision of meals/refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs.
25. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward.
26. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge.
27. Liaise with staff members responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels.
28. Handle patient’s personal possessions, and ensure cash and valuables kept securely as per policy.
29. Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines, in line with Trust Policies.
30. Assist medical staff with procedures.
31. Conduct certain procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and the administration of Chemotherapy, and be prepared to learn new skills relevant to the role.
32. To cross cover other wards within unit, to ensure adequate staff cover over both wards, when required