Sister or Charge Nurse

1. Assessment of the needs of the patient and family, ensuring provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.

2. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.

3. Assess educational and informational needs of patient and family, providing up to date information enabling them to participate in the planning of care.

4. Enhance care within the clinical area by using relevant research outcomes when planning and delivering nursing care.

5. Evaluate nursing care inform Senior Sister and medical staff of patients changing healthcare needs.

6. To be a role model for potential postholders by demonstrating competent skills that have been determined in accordance with the needs of the unit.

7. Maintain safe practice according to Hospital Policies and Standards.

8. Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Hospital Policy.

9. Supporting solid tumour and haematology patient disease groups

1. When appropriate, in rotation with other Band 6 staff, take charge of the ward in the absence of the senior sister, ensuring that standards of care and ward management are maintained.

2. Ensure skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs and keep Senior Nurse Managers aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area.

3. Help foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture in which staff feel valued and able to reach their potential.

4. Act as a preceptor/mentor to new ward staff and pre and post registered nurses.

5. Work with senior sister to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care.

6. Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety At Work Act.

7. Assist Senior Sister in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability.

8. Assist Senior sister, when appropriate, in the recruitment of new staff to the clinical area.

9. Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy.

10. Provide management support for the SACT day services junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff

11. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team12. Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.

1. Maintain own awareness of current nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to the patient with cancer.

2. Supervise clinical staff and disseminate knowledge and current developments.

3. Participate in planned programmes of appraisal with the senior sister.

4. Liaise with the School of Nursing, participating in the teaching of basic and post basic learners and training assessments, within the guidelines laid down by the NMC.

5. Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack

6. Complete relevant in-house Level 1-3b IV training and administration of SACT programme (UKONs passport) and ensure regular updates

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites. We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK's National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Qualifications

Essential: - RN Level 1 or 2; - Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies

Desirable: - Management Course; - Post Registration Certificate leadership and management

Experience

Essential: - Minimum of two years experience in relevant speciality; - Leadership experience or similar SACT experience

Desirable: - Good understanding of nursing models; - UKON's passport .

Skills

Essential: - Excellent communication skills; - Ability to deliver a high quality of care; - Work as a team leader Excellent IV skills

Desirable: - Understanding of need for evidence based practice; - Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential: - Committed to own personal professional development and that of all other team members

Values

Essential: - Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours; - Make a Difference; - Act with Kindness; - Connect with People

Other

Essential: - Team Player; - Excellent attendance record

Desirable: - Competent in administration of peripheral bolus chemotherapy