Staff Nurse

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned leader in cancer care as a Staff Nurse in the Integrated Procedures Unit. This full-time role offers a balanced work-life schedule while providing comprehensive patient care in a dynamic environment. With responsibilities including patient assessment and mentorship of junior staff, you'll be a vital part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence in oncology services.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid and current NMC PIN to apply.
• Experience in an acute care or oncology setting is essential.
• Team player engaged with ward/unit initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Participate as a core nursing team member in the IPU.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care

Computer literacy

Understanding need for evidence-based practice

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies

RGN Level 1 or 2

NMC valid PIN

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Job Summary

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and competent Staff Nurse to join our core nursing team.

Job Summary

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and competent Staff Nurse to join our core nursing team.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days. IPU is open 07:30-19:30 Monday to Friday, so this is a great opportunity to achieve an excellent work-life balance whilst joining a dynamic nurse-led service.

Please note, you must have a valid and current NMC PIN to apply for this post. Please do not apply if you have not got a UK NMC PIN and unable to practise immediately as a Registered Nurse.

Permanent and Fixed Term Postion available.

Main duties of the job

• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing a diverse range of day case procedures.
• Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
• To effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive working partnership across all IPU services.
• To act as a preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students.
• Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
• Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.
• Rotate into the endoscopy unit.
• Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics.
• Escalate concerns in a patient's condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff.
• To participate in clinical audit.
• To maintain full compliance with all essential training and clinical skills competencies.
• To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure.
  
  

About Us

The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognised Centre for the treatment of cancer and we are leading experts in cancer care, research and education based in Manchester.

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) is a nurse-led, fast-paced and dynamic service. The unit consists of a procedures unit, interventional radiology unit, ultrasound room, surgical dressings clinic, outpatients clinic, day of surgery admissions unit, an operating theatre and second stage recovery bays.

You will become part of this complex multidisciplinary team and benefit from a comprehensive induction period.

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.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-95480-CSSS-SD

Job locations

Integrated Procedures Unit - E00326

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.Take responsibility for your own professional development.To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.Demonstrate professional accountability.Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.

Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives.

Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team.

To participate as a member of the IPU team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.

Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. In all situations ensure consideration is made to the patients cultural background. Recognises peoples differences and act in a non-discriminatory way.

Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff. Document same. Liaise, communicate and negotiate with colleagues to ensure co-operation in achieving departmental objectives, promoting good working relationships and establishing team spirit. Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential.Take responsibility for your own professional development.Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.Rotate into the endoscopy unit.Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics.

Escalate concerns in a patients condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff

Initiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team.

To report departmental affairs to the Sister / Charge Nurse.

Can priorities workload to manage the care for a group of patients

To ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times

Freedom to Act

Works autonomously. Required to act independently within appropriate guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager.

Physical Effort

Will be required to be able to undertake a range of manual procedures including assistance with the movement of patients and equipment

To be able to manoeuvre between patients quickly to ensure emergency situations can be attended in a timely fashion.

Mental Effort

Ability to interpret complex information when there may be frequent, unplanned interruptions throughout the shift.

Infection Control

Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and the Vulnerable Adult

All staff are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with and adhere to the Trusts Safeguarding procedures and guidelines.

All staff are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and undertake any additional training in relation to safeguarding relevant to their role.

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE, AUDIT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.Utilise incident reporting system.Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU and DOSA area as appropriate, leading to service improvementEnsure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near missesPromote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Assist the IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment

To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

Be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Finance/ Physical Resources

Responsible for the security and safe use of all Trust equipment.

To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment within the Unit and on DOSA with regular checking of all equipment and ensuring that repairs are performed as soon as possible.

Assist in the management of resources by participating in the selection, ordering and monitoring of departmental stock items.

To ensure the safe keeping of patients property and valuables in line with Trust policy

Assist the Matron to maintain IPU budgets and assist in cost saving projectsComply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff

Registered Nurses At The Christie Have a Responsibility To:

Maintain Active Status on the NMC

Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedures. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.

Maintain a professional portfolio.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurses At The Christie Have a Responsibility To:

Maintain Active Status on the NMC

Act always in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedures. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.

Maintain a professional portfolio.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 or 2
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• NMC valid PIN. Pre-Registration PIN number cannot be accepted
  
  

Desirable

• Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care
• Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute care or oncology setting
  
  

Desirable

• Acute care/oncology experience
• Plastic dressing and recovery/ airway management experience
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care
• Computer literacy
• Understanding need for evidence-based practice
  
  

Desirable

• Cannulation/venepuncture skills
• ECG'S
  
  

Knowledge

Essential

• Participate in personal development
  
  

VALUES

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
  
  

Other

Essential

• Team player
• Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient/customer care
• Empathetic and caring
• Professional outlook and positive attitude
• Honest and trustworthy
• Available to work unsociable hours
• Flexible at short notice
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding/experience of current national initiatives
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Team player
• Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient/customer care
• Empathetic and caring
• Professional outlook and positive attitude
• Honest and trustworthy
• Available to work unsociable hours
• Flexible at short notice
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding/experience of current national initiatives
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Integrated Procedures Unit - E00326

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Integrated Procedures Unit - E00326

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

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