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Chemotherapy Suite - E00007
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
413-112228-CNS-DA
Employer
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chemotherapy Suite - E00007
Town
Manchester
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 Per annum, Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/11/2026 23:59

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Staff Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

The SACT Day Unit is based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust — the largest single site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK organisation accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre.

Are you an enthusiastic nurse looking to join a fast paced, patient focused team?
Do you thrive on learning, teamwork, and delivering truly exceptional patient care?
Are you keen to develop specialist oncology skills in one of Europe’s most respected cancer centres?

Join us in the SACT Day Unit at The Christie — a dynamic, innovative service where your development is a priority and your contribution makes a real difference to every patient who walks through our doors.

Shift Patterns to Support Your Lifestyle
Our unit operates 6 days a week with a range of flexible options:
•    Monday–Friday: 8am–8pm
•    Saturday: 8am–6pm
•    Bank Holidays: Open
Please note: OSCE support is not currently available.

We warmly encourage you to visit the unit before interview — meet our team, see our environment, and discover why so many nurses love building their careers here.

 

Main duties of the job

The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

Working for our organisation

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, looking after more than 64,000 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 25% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.

We are the largest radiotherapy provider in the NHS with one in 20 treatments delivered at The Christie. We have up to 15 linear accelerators operating across our network of sites.  We operate the largest chemotherapy unit in the UK on our main site and treatments are also provided at 13 other networked sites, and in patients homes. And as a specialist tertiary surgical centre, we focus on rare cancers, complex procedures, and multidisciplinary approaches to cancer surgery, specialising in colorectal, peritoneal, gynaecological, urological and plastic surgery.

We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We have been named by the UK’s National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), as one of the best hospitals providing opportunities for patients to participate in clinical research studies, with more than 800 studies open at any time, caring for over 3,000 patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL DUTIES

1.    Provide a supportive role within the SACT unit at The Christie for nursing, medical and clerical Staff. 

2.    Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs

3.    To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions

4.    To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give any necessary instructions, including discharge information 

5.    Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department

6.    Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff

7.    To welcome patients to the unit and its routine

8.    Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely management of patients

9.    To liaise with medical and non-medical personnel and community organisations

10.    Rotate to ground floor clinic management where required so support in outpatients.

11.    Demonstrates resilience and emotional intelligence when working in a demanding and fast-paced clinical environment.


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

13.    To act as support for other nurses in relation to SACT and oncology care

14.    Safely deliver SACT to Christie patients attending the unit

15.    Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs

16.    Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the unit.

17.    Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge

18.    Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels

19.    Handles patients’ personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely

20.    Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy

21.    Assist medical staff with procedures


EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1.    The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan 

2.    To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack

3.    Complete Clinical Skills Training and the UKON’s SACT passport 

4.    Annually attend all mandatory study days including Resuscitation, AIMs, moving & handling and fire safety

5.    To complete level 3 SACT administration programme to administer cytotoxic drugs and educate patients regarding their treatment

6.    To be working towards band 6 equivalent competency pack

PERSONAL

1.    Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship

2.    Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires

3.    Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information both at work and outside of working hours

4.    To be aware of and adhere to all policies including sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act

5.    Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy

6.    To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise

7.    To show respect for members of the team and endorse the SACT Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN level 1or 2
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma in Health Care Studies

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Qualification in Adult Nursing
Desirable criteria
  • SACT experience
  • Oncology experience Clinical skills

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to deliver high standard of nursing care
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding need for evidence-based practice
  • Computer literacy

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Participate in personal development

Values

Essential criteria
  • Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria
  • Team player
  • Resilience and ability to cope with the demands of a busy clinical setting
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing service needs
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in emotionally challenging environments
  • Evidence of reflective practice and maintaining personal wellbeing

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
Anne-Marie Bradburn
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 918 7567