Lead Nurse – Oncology & Clinical Research Unit

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a dynamic nurse leader to join the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester (CRF). You will provide day-to-day operational oversight, lead the nursing team across outpatient, day-case and inpatient areas, and support the Matron and Operational Lead to deliver the unit's objectives.

You will drive staffing, patient flow and safe clinical practice while guiding the refurbishments and transition to a 24/8 service, fostering a positive

Qualifications

• What matters most is your ability to provide visible leadership, manage staffing and patient flow, and create a positive, well-led clinical environment.
• You will lead and support the nursing team, ensure safe clinical practice and governance.
• Training in research processes and regulatory requirements will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive leadership across research clinics, outpatient services, day-case activity and inpatient care.
• Oversee workforce planning, staffing and patient flow; coordinate care across services.
• Support the CRF refurbishment programme and transition to extended/24/7 service.
• Model a supportive, inclusive culture and maintain high standards of governance and patient experience.

Skills

Ward/Unit management experience

Nursing leadership

Staffing and patient flow management

Governance and patient experience

Job description

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester is seeking a dynamic nurse leader to join the NIHR Clinical Research Facility: Manchester (CRF). You will provide day-to-day operational oversight, lead the nursing team across outpatient, day-case and inpatient areas, and support the Matron and Operational Lead to deliver the unit's objectives.

You will drive staffing, patient flow and safe clinical practice while guiding the refurbishments and transition to a 24/8 service, fostering a positive