Staff Nurse

at  The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, registered nurse with a passion for caring for oncology patients to join our dedicated team in the brand-new Christie at Macclesfield.
The SACT Unit, The Christie at Macclesfield
We are a caring, well-led unit with a good staff to patient ratio. We are a day case unit offering treatments to all specialties.
The Role and Team
On appointment you would receive a comprehensive supernumerary training package, in which you have exposure to different anti-cancer treatments in different disease group fields and complete the UKONs SACT passport.
You will gain experience in treating a variety of patients with potentially curative diseases, alongside palliative and clinical trial treatments. During your supernumerary period, you will complete most of your training at main Christie hospital Oak Road Treatment Centre.
We are an innovative and forward-thinking unit dedicated to reviewing and developing the ways that we work for our patients’ needs. We are welcoming to new ideas and would look forward to working with nurses who have a genuine passion for caring for patients in this field.
We are open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm. We also open on Bank Holidays.
To safely administer SACT (Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy) to Christie patients attending the unit.
To provide care for chemotherapy patients and their carers within a recognised framework in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Christie NHS Trust policies and Health & Safety legislation.
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.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan
To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack
Complete Clinical Skills Training and the UKON’s SACT passport
Annually attend all mandatory study days including Resuscitation, AIMs, moving & handling and fire safety
To complete level 3 SACT administration programme to administer cytotoxic drugs and educate patients regarding their treatment
To be working towards band 6 equivalent competency pack

Provide a supportive role within the SACT unit at the Christie at Macclesifled for nursing, medical and clerical Staff.
Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs
To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions
To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give any necessary instructions, including discharge information
Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department
Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff
To welcome patients to the unit and its routine
Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely management of patients
To liaise with medical and non medical personnel and community organisations
Rotate to ground floor clinic management where required so support in outpatients.
To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects
To act as support for other nurses in relation to SACT and oncology care
Safely deliver SACT to Christie patients attending the unit
Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs
Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the unit.
Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge
Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels
Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely
Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy
Assist medical staff with procedures
Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour