Bank Staff Nurse | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is looking for compassionate graduate nurses to join their bank. This role offers the chance to provide care while gaining diverse experience across different areas. Ideal candidates will support patient care while receiving mentorship during a 4-week orientation. Flexible hours and weekly payments are available, making this a great opportunity for new nurses.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Weekly payments

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• Graduate nurses who are yet to secure substantive employment as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to provide care in accordance with NMC Code and Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients.
• Support junior staff and participate in their training.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate people to work on our hospital bank.

This is an opportunity for graduate nurses who are yet to secure substantive employment as a Registered Nurse. Successful candidates will be assigned to work across a maximum of 2 areas where you will be assigned a preceptor and supported through a 4 week supernumerary period.

Joining the bank provides an excellent opportunity for those who wish to gain insight and experience into diverse areas and specialities while providing you with the flexibility to choose your own working hours with weekly payments available. It can also provide the opportunity to gain experience with the trust as a precursor to permanent employment.

Overview

The role of a bank Registered RN is to provide care for patients who are admitted to the unit and their carers within a recognised framework in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Christie NHS Trust policies and Health & Safety legislation.

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% of 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.

Professional

• Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients as a registered nurse
• Provide a supportive role on the ward for nursing, medical and clerical staff
• Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs
• To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions
• To participate in the emergency care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information
• Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department
• Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistants acting as mentor to designated staff
• To welcome patients to the ward and its routine
• To liaise with medical and para medical personnel and community organisations
• To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects
• To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to care of the surgical patient
• Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products from key departments
• Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs
• Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the ward
• Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge
• Liaise with staff member responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels
• Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely as per policy
• Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines
• Assist medical staff with procedures
• Carry out certain procedures such as cannulation and 12 lead ECGs and be prepared to learn new skills

Educational Development

• The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan
• To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack
• Complete Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update annually
• Annually attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance

Personal

• Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship
• Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquiries
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours
• To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the MAU
• Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy
• To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise
• To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ward philosophy of giving mutual support

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025