Job Description

The AAU is a busy, dynamic unit which assesses, and plans care for a range of patients presenting with oncological emergencies, treatment related side effects and symptom control needs. We work alongside acute care physicians who are based on the unit and work with the MDT to implement a high standard of care for all of our patients.



The successful candidate will need to have significant experience in Acute Oncology nursing. They will also need to have strong leadership skills, be a positive role model within the team and have quality care at the for front of everything they do.



A key aspect of the role is to be a clinical lead on the unit. The role is also supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ensure the units are safely staffed, to develop the teams, to contribute to practice development and maintain standards on the unit. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work productively with other members of the team - both across AAU and externally.



A key aspect to the role is supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ensure the unit is safely staffed, to develop the teams and to contribute to practice development. You will also be the lead for patient's safety and satisfaction on the shift. The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills and be able to work productively with other members of the team.



If you have the skills needed for this key role, please apply via NHS Jobs.



To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.



Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately



Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches



Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AAU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others.



Act as team leader for the AAU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.



Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators



Lead the team to provide high quality patient care and show compassion and respect to all.



To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs



To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget



PLEASE REFER TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR A FULL LIST OF DUTIES.



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.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



To deputise and support the ward manager.



Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately.



Monitor admissions are in compliance with the admission policy, working closely with the patient flow team.



Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AAU junior staff and act as a team leader to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential in your team/other staff.



Act as a team leader for the AAU, ensuring they are compliant with training requirements, working closely with the Clinical Practice Facilitator.



Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation.



Organise daily work schedules ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs.



To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget.



Report and record all accidents/incidents and complaints according to the local policy acting with speed and compassion.



Be aware of health and safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are completed.



Ensure all trust policies are adhered to, and new ones implemented as necessary.



Assist in nursing recruitment process when required.



Take a progressive approach to the management of short- and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the ward manager/senior nursing team.



Regularly liaise and report to the ward manager/senior nursing team on unit issues and staff development.