Staff Nurse

To provide care for patients who are admitted to the unit as an emergency and their carers within a recognised framework in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Christie NHS Trust policies and Health & Safety legislation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional

.Manage and generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff.

Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients as a registered nurse

3. Provide a supportive role within the Acute Assessment Unit for nursing, medical and clerical Staff

4. Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs

5. To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions

6. To participate in the emergency care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information

7. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department

8. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistants acting as mentor to designated staff

9. To welcome patients to the ward and its routine

10. Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liaising closely with triage/admission staff, medical staff and other wards

11. To liaise with medical and para medical personnel and community organisations

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

13. To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to acute emergency care

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.

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