Band 6 Sister / Charge Nurse

If you were to be successful, you would be supporting a team of healthcare assistants within the local phlebotomy areas, outpatient clinics as well as having hands on experience dealing with poorly patients.
You will be provided with full support and work closely with our other band 6s and will be expected to cover each other's leave.
We are an innovative and a forward-thinking unit, which is dedicated to reviewing and developing the ways that we work for the needs of our patients. We welcome new ideas and would look forward to working with nurses who have a genuine passion for caring for patients in this field., 1. To deputize for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
2. Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
3. Monitor clinics in compliance with Trust policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
4. Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for all staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximize the potential of others
5. Act as team leader for the OPD & Proton team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
6. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records.
7. Safely attend to required nursing tasks in Outpatients, such as: Admissions, dressings, injections, referrals to relevant members of the MDT.
8. To organize daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
9. To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget
10. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
11. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
12. Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
13. Regularly liaise and report to senior nursing and service managers on unit affairs and staff development.
14. Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
15. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the senior sister/charge nurse
TRAINING & EDUCATION
1. Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
2. 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
3. Attend all mandatory study days
PROFESSIONAL
1. Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
3. To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
4. To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these.

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and flexible Band 6 Sister/Charge Nurse to join our busy Oncology Outpatients team. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across Main Outpatients, Proton Beam centre, Department 35 and Department 1 when required.
The role involves managing a varied workload including patient admissions, clinical assessments, wound and line dressings, injections, symptom management and other outpatient treatments and procedures. You will be confident in recognising and responding to deteriorating patients, managing emergency situations and escalating concerns promptly and appropriately.
We are looking for someone who is adaptable, resilient and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will support day-to-day service delivery, contribute to safe staffing and patient flow, and be willing to work across departments to meet service needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and provide support, guidance and leadership to junior colleagues. You will be committed to maintaining high standards of patient care, promoting a positive team culture and embracing service developments and change.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and patient-focused nurse who thrives in a dynamic oncology setting., 1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the OPD & Protons philosophy of giving mutual support.
4. Being aware of one's own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.
7. Be able to work independently and have sound clinical knowledge when faced with emergency situations
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

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., Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:
+ Identity verification
+ Right to work check
+ Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role, payment of this will be the applicants responsibility)
+ Professional registration and/or qualification check
+ Occupational health assessment
+ Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
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The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
No Smoking Policy - You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Additional Information - We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.