Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Oncology Care Closer to Home

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a Band 6 nurse for a paediatric nursing role. The successful candidate will deliver SACT in patients' homes and on a mobile cancer care unit as part of a new project. Responsibilities include assessing care needs and planning treatments, ensuring high-quality care standards. Excellent communication skills and a nursing qualification are essential. The role offers a collaborative environment focused on professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to shape the future of healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full driver's licence and have access to a car.
• Responsible for care assessment and planning for patients.
• Ability to act as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate family-centred care.
• Deliver treatments in patients' homes.
• Contribute to the care-closer-to-home project.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to use initiative

Detailed clinical knowledge

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

If you are looking for a paediatric nursing role where you can combine your acute nursing skills whilst working in the community then please read on!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of a new project delivering SACT in patient’s homes and on a mobile cancer care unit, a 12-month pilot for patients undergoing treatment for haematology/Oncology conditions.

The band 6 nurse will be responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating family‑centred care in line with the project. Phase 1 of the pilot will be delivering SACT treatments in patient’s homes and phase 2 will be administering SACT on a mobile cancer care unit.

• You must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team, able to recognise limitations in line with using initiative.
• The post holder will need to have access to a car and hold a full driver’s licence.
• The post holder will be responsible for a caseload and for the assessment of care needs, plan implementation and evaluation of care for patients in the care‑closer‑to‑home programme.
• The post holder will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area.
• The post holder will ensure that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained.
• The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department and in the community for staff, patients and carers.
• They will effectively contribute to the care‑closer‑to‑home project and ensure the provision meets the needs of the patients and families.
• The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high‑quality education and staff development opportunities.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000+ strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward‑thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working – empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the “Supporting Documents” heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the “Candidate Essentials Guide” that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how “we care for you as you care for others.” Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people truly represent the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

This advert closes on Friday 26 Dec 2025