Staff Nurse

at  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and competent Staff Nurse to join our core nursing team.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days. IPU is open 07:30-19:30 Monday to Friday, so this is a great opportunity to achieve an excellent work-life balance whilst joining a dynamic nurse-led service.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing a diverse range of day case procedures.
Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department .
To effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive working partnership across all IPU services.
To act as a preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.
Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.
Rotate into the endoscopy unit.
Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics.
Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drug
To participate in clinical audit.
To maintain full compliance with all essential training and clinical skills competencies.
To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure.
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.

To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
Take responsibility for your own professional development