Paediatric Staff Nurse (Band 5) - RMCH Oncology/Haematology Outpatient department - Manchester [...]

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a compassionate and skilled registered nurse for their Oncology/Haematology department. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to clinical governance. With a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, this is an excellent opportunity to join a large organization focused on collaborative practices and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with first level registration is essential.
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all aspects of patient care.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise pre-registration students.
• Support the clinical governance process and ensure quality care.

Skills

Patient Care

Mentoring

Clinical Governance

Education

Registered Nurse - First Level Registration

Degree or Diploma

Teaching Qualification

Degree Level 6 Study Diploma

Tools

IT/Word Processing

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Main area RMCH Oncology/Haematology Outpatient department Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 349-MCH-7256807*

Site 84 Outpatients Oncology/Haematology department Town Manchester Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 26/06/2025 23:59

Job overview

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to
the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.

The post holder will provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of supporting CYP and families with Oncology/Haematology conditions supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. Within the busy Oncology/Haematology department the post holder will also assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained. utilising the protocols and treatment plans ensuring the correct guidance is followed. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff and patients and cares and will participate in the improving quality programme within the trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. Work closely with the multi-disciplinary team and contribute to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students.

The post holder will be competent in the clinical skills required for a B5 role within Oncology/Haematology Outpatients and will be IV competent and either proficient in or working towards Systemic Anti- Cancer Treatment ( SACT). The post holder will have the skills and knowledge to work within the three areas of the outpatient department , on day case, supporting clinics and the anaesthetic procedure list.

Working for our organisation

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

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 are truly representative of 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, email our team at [e-mail] .

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

• First level registration – Registered Nurse
• Degree or Diploma
• Teaching Qualification
• Degree level 6 study Diploma

Knowledge

• Knowledge of current nursing issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance
• IT/ Word Processing

Training and Experience

• Experience of working on own and as part of a team
• Ability to supervise and support junior staff
• Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability
• Awareness of clinical Audit
• Evidence undertaking a mentor/preceptor role
• Experience in relevant area of practice

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.