Job vacancy: Sister/Charge Nurse, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester

Job summary

Main area: AACU - E00019
Grade: 6
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 413-94671-CSSS-LS

Employer: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: AACU - E00019
Town: Manchester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 28/05/2025 23:59

Sister/Charge Nurse

6 Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately
Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches
Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AACU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others
Act as team leader for the AACU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.
Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators
To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs
To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget
Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.
Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately
Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary
Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.
Assist in nursing recruitment process when required
Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team
Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice
To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECG’s and blood transfusions.
Attend all mandatory study days
Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues
Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care
To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research
To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these.
Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels
To show respect for members of the team and endorse the AACU philosophy of giving mutual support.
Being aware of one’s own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct
Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.
Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN Level 1
Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

Management Course
Post Registration Certificate in Cancer/Acute care or equivalent level of experience

Experience

Essential criteria

Previous experience in oncology or emergency care
Previous experience of leading a clinical team successfully

Desirable criteria

Managerial experience

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills
Excellent IV skills
Excellent assessment skills
Ability to deliver a high quality of care
Computer literacy
Understanding of need for evidence based practice
Excellent time management and prioritization skills

Desirable criteria

Leadership skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff
Confidence in assessing oncological emergencies and grading of SACT toxicities

Values

Essential criteria

Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria

Team player

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Sabrina Scott
Job title: Senior Sister
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 0161 9561341

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