Staff Nurse

Band 5 Staff Nurse Surgical OncologyAn exciting development opportunity has arisen on the Surgical Oncology Unit for a permanent, band 5 staff nurse post.You should be a highly motivated professional with surgical experience, who wishes to develop their clinical knowledge and management skills. You must be a team player who is driven to improve patient care and experience, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, high quality care. Our patients undergo highly specialized and often complex surgery across the Colorectal, Urology, Gynecology and Plastic Surgery specialties.The successful candidate will also possess excellent organizational, communication and clinical skills relevant to the post and be able to act as a positive role model. Commitment to the on-going development of the ward and multidisciplinary team working is essential. We welcome newly qualified nurses into this post also., There are many benefits to working on The Christie Surgical oncology unit:o The Christie is a world leader and national center for Surgeryo Standard nurse: patient ratio of 1:6

o 8 weeks induction period to help you learn the role and get to know the ward

o Trust wide dedication to staff wellbeing and flexible working

o Good training and development opportunities supported by a ward based clinical educator and our school of oncology plus 2 full surgical study days

o On-going support from a friendly team of Ward Sisters

o Close working relationship with the surgical MDT to provide holistic care to the patient and to support you in your care planning

o An opportunity to develop your surgical care and oncology skills

We care for all surgical oncology patients pre and post operatively within the Christie, working closely with the MDT to ensure safe recovery and safe dischargeWe are looking for a friendly, dedicated and hardworking nurse to join our amazing team!

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.