Job Description

Are you an innovative, outgoing and forward thinking individual looking to develop your nursing career?



If you are passionate, like we are, about providing the highest standard patient care this could be the perfect opportunity to showcase and develop your management, leadership and clinical skills.



You will need to be self-motivated, passionate and a team player in order to provide the high standard of care we deliver to our patients. As a Band 6 you will be required to co-ordinate and manage a busy and demanding ward on a daily basis, be the first line support for junior staff and manage your own team of staff, including sickness and absence management, carrying out personal development reviews and managing off duty requirements.



Experience on an acute medical ward is required but oncology experience is not, we are here to help you develop in the role.



To work collaboratively with and provide support to the unit managers. To take responsibility for the management of the department, including patient care and skill mix, and the development and support of the nursing staff in the absence of the ward manager.



To demonstrate initiative and vision in continuing to move the service forward whilst assisting in implementing service changes / developments.



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



MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION



To deputise for and support the Ward Manager



Provide management support for the junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff



Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records



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



Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.



Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately



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



Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.



Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others



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 Department manager/Senior Nursing team



TRAINING & EDUCATION



Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack



Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 I.V. training programmes and ensure regular updates



Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice



To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECG's



Attend all mandatory study days



PROFESSIONAL



Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues



Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care



To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research



To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects



Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour



PERSONAL



Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.



Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels



To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support.



Being aware of one's own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct



Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.



Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.