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Main area
Ward 11 - E00006
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Secondment: 9 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
413-102430-CSSS-SD
Employer
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ward 11 - E00006
Town
Manchester
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/01/2026 23:59

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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust logo

Sister/Charge Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Are you an innovative, outgoing and forward thinking individual looking to develop your nursing career?

If you are passionate, like we are, about providing the highest standard patient care this could be the perfect opportunity to showcase and develop your management, leadership and clinical skills.

You will need to be self-motivated, passionate and a team player in order to provide the high standard of care we deliver to our patients.  As a Band 6 you will be required to co-ordinate and manage a busy and demanding ward on a daily basis, be the first line support for junior staff and manage your own team of staff, including sickness and absence management, carrying out personal development reviews and managing off duty requirements. 

Experience on an acute medical ward is required but oncology experience is not, we are here to help you develop in the role.

Main duties of the job

To work collaboratively with and provide support to the unit managers. To take responsibility for the management of the department, including patient care and skill mix, and the development and support of the nursing staff in the absence of the ward manager.

To demonstrate initiative and vision in continuing to move the service forward whilst assisting in implementing service changes / developments.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

To deputise for and support the Ward Manager

Provide management support for the junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff

Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records

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.

Ensure each designated staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others

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

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Complete the Ward Introductory Pack and Preceptor pack

Complete relevant in-house level 1 and 2 I.V. training programmes and ensure regular updates

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

Attend all mandatory study days

PROFESSIONAL

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 highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and  undertake relevant projects

Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

PERSONAL

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 ward 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
Desirable criteria
  • Management Course
  • Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
  • Teaching & assessing certificate or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous oncology experience or emergency care
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
Desirable criteria
  • Leadership Skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff

VALUES

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

OTHER

Essential criteria
  • Team player
  • Flexible to work shifts

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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
Alice Caporn
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 956 1563