Job summary

The Christie @ Macclesfield SACT services unit provides treatment to a variety of different cancer diagnosis within solid tumor and Haematology. In the unit systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) is administered IV, alongside supportive treatments such as blood and platelet transfusions. The team is looking for an enthusiastic SACT trained nurse to support and provide chemotherapy treatment to our patients. This post is a full time permanent position.

We offer fantastic support and opportunities for our nursing staff to include:o On-going learning and development opportunities including leadership courseso Nurse led practiceo Support from locally based clinically practice educators/facilitators

Main duties of the job

o The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty.o To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.o To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister and Matrono To support the senior sister/matron to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients.o To co-ordinate the day to day management of the SACT unit.o To collaborate between Christie sites across the Greater Manchester area as requiredo To manage, lead and motivate Band 5, 4 and 3 staff ensuring compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements.o In the absence of the Senior Sister/Matron to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the SACT Unit.o To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patients 'feedback to maintain and improve patient care.o To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice.

About us

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.

Job summary

This post presents an excellent opportunity to join the establishing and expanding Breast Research team with a varied portfolio of early and late clinical trials as a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN).Research nursing is an exciting and developing role, supported through the R&I division with a good education and development package in place to ensure that staff reach their potential.Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the complex needs of patients participating in a clinical trial, including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities of the post include the coordination of the trial protocols and working alongside the clinical trial coordinators.A background in oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Experience in clinical research and/or breast malignancies would be desirable.An informal discussion about the post is strongly recommended with the possibility to spend some time with the team to understand better the requirement of the role.

Main duties of the job

The CRN will be involved in every stage of the portfolio activities including feasibility reviews of new clinical trial opportunities, set-up and activation of new trials, patient recruitment and management, supporting team with data query resolution, reviewing protocol amendments, providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research of the Breast portfolio.With support from the team the CRN will ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.By utilising national frameworks for auditing patients experience the CRN will ensure the patients in the Breast disease portfolio studies will have the best possible experience whilst participating in clinical research.Raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings.Demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-111893-RI-LM

Job locations

CT Breast - Q00117

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research Co-ordination Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols. Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered. Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity.

Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and carers regarding prognosis Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence. Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training in accordance with local policy. Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice. Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by: Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial. Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention. Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines. Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).

Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meeting

Staff Management and Development To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation. Support the development of specialist study days within own research team. Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Contribute to the development of members of the research team_______________________________________________________________EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCPAll personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Research Co-ordination Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Understand the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for conducting clinical trials at site. As project lead, ensure permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Participate in clinical trial feasibilities and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols. Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional and national targets. Identify and implement strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials ensuring that targets for patient recruitment are delivered. Delegation and oversight of research related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. Involvement in appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity. Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and carers regarding prognosis Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence. Demonstrate awareness of divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training in accordance with local policy. Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice. Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by: Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial. Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention. Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines. Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs). Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programmes and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meeting Staff Management and Development To Support the Senior Clinical Research Nurse in the induction and continued supervision of junior members of staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory compliance and legislation. Support the development of specialist study days within own research team. Assist in the provision of specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Contribute to the development of members of the research team_______________________________________________________________EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCPAll personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
• First Degree or relevant clinical experience

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research
• GCP/ICH recognised recent training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Oncology Nursing
• Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement

Desirable

• Experience of working in a clinical research environment

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills
• Advance organisational skills
• Good written and analytical skills
• Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload
• Demonstrable IT Skills - able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy
• Good presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area

Desirable

• Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
• Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours

Desirable

• Assertiveness

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council First Degree or relevant clinical experience Desirable Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research GCP/ICH recognised recent training Experience Essential Experience of Oncology Nursing Experience of working autonomously and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team Ability to demonstrate evidence of service improvement Desirable Experience of working in a clinical research environment Skills Essential Highly effective communication skills Advance organisational skills Good written and analytical skills Able to manage work autonomously and manage own workload Demonstrable IT Skills - able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Desirable Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of IV chemotherapy Good presentation skills Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the clinical trial process Knowledge of ICH-GCP & research governance framework Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area Desirable Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues Demonstrates flexibility in working hours Desirable Assertiveness

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

CT Breast - Q00117

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

CT Breast - Q00117

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Band 5 Nurse post within the SACT Outreach Team.

The SACT Outreach Team delivers treatments for Patients closer to home. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team providing care closer to home.

The Nurse will be required to provide a supportive role within the SACT Outreach sites for nursing, medical & clerical staff whilst also covering the Oak Road treatment Centre if required. Sites are located at St Ann's Little Hulton, New Mills, Dr Kershaw's Hospice, Bury Hospice, St Luke's Hospice & Tameside MacMillan Unit.

You must have driving licence and access to a car for this role, due to role being part time this would not be suitable for sponsorship opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The SACT Outreach Team delivers treatments for Patients closer to home. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team providing care closer to home.

You will also be required to provide support where required to Oak Road Treatment Centre and staff.

The staff ensure that they are providing a supportive environment to enable others to develop excellent skills and knowledge within this field. Once established in the role, you will be expected to co-ordinate Outreach Clinics, develop your clinical skills within SACT and teach others. You will also manage staff, their personal development needs and management of attendance.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who is able to demonstrate initiative and vision in continuing to move the service forward whilst assisting in implementing service changes and developments with a positive impact of patient care. Encouraging staff engagement and leading by example showing a strong positive role model.

About us

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.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Research Nurse to join the Advanced Immune and Cell Therapy (AICT) Research Team. The AICT team is an early phase clinical trials team specialising in the delivery of cell therapy studies and complex immunotherapy trials across a range of solid cancer types. The team strives to deliver the next generation of innovative cancer treatments for solid tumors. Examples of our cell therapy studies include CAR-T, TIL and TCR trials.The band 7 Clinical Research Nurse is expected to provide leadership of the AICT Research team and manage a varied and growing portfolio of early phase oncology studies.Central to this role is the responsibility of assessing and managing the care pathways including the delivery of all specified treatments for participants in research within a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities of the post include the co-ordination of the cell therapy and complex immunotherapy trial protocols and providing support for early phase solid tumour trial patients.The Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will use their role to enhance the team's ability and capacity to undertake high quality clinical research by developing knowledge, skills, and practice within the team.A background in research and oncology, flexibility in working, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

The Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will be involved in every stage of the portfolio activities including feasibility reviews of new clinical trial opportunities, set-up and activation of new trials, patient recruitment and management, supporting team with data query resolution, reviewing protocol amendments, providing patient-centred insights to the research delivery team by supporting both the patients and the team through all aspects of clinical research of the AICT portfolio.With support from the team the Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the patients is maintained within the requirement of the multi-regulatory frameworks for clinical research ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP standards and Trust SOPs.They will provide support, induction, continued supervision and management of the AICT research team and Demonstrate awareness and contribution to divisional, Trust and national objectives and strategies.By utilising national frameworks for auditing patients experience the Band 7 Clinical Research Nurse will ensure the patients participating in AICT portfolio studies will have the best possible experience whilst participating in clinical research.They will raise the profile of the clinical research nurse and clinical trials within the trust by engaging in promotional events relating to clinical research with attendance and contributions at local, national and international meetings.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-111258-RI-LM

Job locations

AICT - Q02054

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Research Co-ordination Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Oversee the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for clinical trials within team. As project lead, ensures permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Undertake feasibility and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols in conjunction with Team Leader, Principal Investigator and Senior Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional, and national targets. Initiate new recruitment strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials including engagement with the research network. In conjunction with Team Leader lead on the delegation of all trial related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Work with team leader and sponsor companies in the preparation and negotiation of financial contracts for individual trials. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. In conjunction with Team Leader, oversee appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity

Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and careers regarding prognosis Responsible for the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence. Set up processes/patient pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel from specialist research areas to promote a cost-effective timely service for individual protocols (shared care pathways, specialist clinics, etc.). Support Team Leader in delivering divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training (e.g., GCP) in accordance with local policy Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by:o Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.o Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.o Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs).

Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programs and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meetings.

Staff Management and Development In conjunction with the team leader, provide the induction, continued supervision and management of the research teams. In conjunction with the team leader, be responsible for ensuring all members of the research nurse team undergo regular appraisal and support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements. Lead on the development of specialist study days within own research team Provide specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Be responsible for the development of members of the research team.

EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCPAll personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Research Co-ordination Work autonomously in all areas of practice relating to clinical research. Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols. Oversee the process for obtaining NHS permissions (R&D approval) for clinical trials within team. As project lead, ensures permissions are in place prior to any patient recruitment. Undertake feasibility and risk assessments of clinical trial protocols in conjunction with Team Leader, Principal Investigator and Senior Clinical Trials Co-Ordinator Ensure all clinical trial activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner. Awareness of trial specific, regional, and national targets. Initiate new recruitment strategies for recruiting patients to clinical trials including engagement with the research network. In conjunction with Team Leader lead on the delegation of all trial related activities to research team members (clinical and administrative) and ensure compliance with SOPs and ICH/GCP. Work with team leader and sponsor companies in the preparation and negotiation of financial contracts for individual trials. Arrange and facilitate clinical trial related meetings. In conjunction with Team Leader, oversee appropriate financial remunerations for clinical trial activity Clinical Service and Professional Responsibilities Assimilation of highly complex information relating to clinical trials and communication to patients at a level appropriate to their understanding. Ensure highly sensitive information is communicated to patients, relatives, and careers regarding prognosis Responsible for the development, implementation, and review of specialist care pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel. Demonstration of expert knowledge in specialist area to maintain clinical excellence. Set up processes/patient pathways in conjunction with appropriate personnel from specialist research areas to promote a cost-effective timely service for individual protocols (shared care pathways, specialist clinics, etc.). Support Team Leader in delivering divisional and trust strategic objectives including performance indicators and metrics. Escalation of governance issues impacting on delivery of job purpose. To act as a primary contact point for the clinical trial patients and act as adviser to other health care professionals. Responsibility for maintenance and development of professional knowledge and practice by attending mandatory and specialist training (e.g., GCP) in accordance with local policy Ensuring care delivery standards in accordance with trial protocol, local policy, NMC Code of Practice Conduct and current best practice Development and maintenance of a high-quality service by:o Overseeing the safe administration of all licensed and unlicensed medicinal products within the context of a clinical trial.o Overseeing assessment and evaluation of treatment toxicities and initiation of appropriate intervention.o Contribute to development of specialist Standard Operating Procedures and guidelines Provide education and support for non-research staff in the delivery of protocol driven treatment for all patients. Participate in monitoring and audit activities within research team To carry out non-medical prescribing within scope of professional practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and national legislation (optional and depending on clinical service needs). Personal Education, Training and Development Maintain professional development whilst evaluating own specialist knowledge and practice through a process of appraisal and personal development planning. Promote the role of the clinical research nurse as an integral part of the healthcare system. Increase and maintain awareness of current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice thereby maintaining the highest standard of care for patients with cancer and implementing evidence-based care by continuing professional development. Participation in trust-wide education programs and study days. Obtain clinical supervision as appropriate. To keep up to date with departmental, Trust, UK and EU developments for the management of clinical research ensuring timely, effective implementation of changes. Attendance at team and divisional meetings. Staff Management and Development In conjunction with the team leader, provide the induction, continued supervision and management of the research teams. In conjunction with the team leader, be responsible for ensuring all members of the research nurse team undergo regular appraisal and support appropriate training and development opportunities in line with role requirements. Lead on the development of specialist study days within own research team Provide specialist education and training in relation to clinical trials to all key stakeholders. Disseminate information by attendance and /or presentations at local, national and international conferences/meetings Be responsible for the development of members of the research team. EU DIRECTIVE ICH/GCPAll personnel involved in clinical research have a responsibility to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with the EU Directive and ICH/GCP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council
• First Degree or relevant experience GCP/ICH recognised recent training

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research

Experience

Essential

• Relevant oncology nursing experience
• Clinical research experience or other relevant experience related to specialism
• Experience in coordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving
• Proven evidence of service improvement
• Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Desirable

• Experience of managing Clinical Research Teams
• Experience of clinical audits both internal and external
• Experience of writing standards operating procedures for clinical research and individual protocols

Skills

Essential

• Highly effective communication skills
• Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries
• Good written and analytical skills
• Involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice
• Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research
• Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer
• Able to manage work autonomously
• Training and leadership skills
• Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Desirable

• Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of clinical trial therapies
• Good presentation skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Has a working and intellectual knowledge of the purpose of clinical research
• Has specialist knowledge of Research Ethics Committees and has been actively involved in the process of gaining relevant clinical trial approval and is able to guide members of the research team through the approval process
• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area
• Maintain Professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees
• Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours

Desirable

• Assertiveness

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse -Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council First Degree or relevant experience GCP/ICH recognised recent training Desirable Post-graduate qualification in oncology and/or clinical research Experience Essential Relevant oncology nursing experience Clinical research experience or other relevant experience related to specialism Experience in coordinating clinical trials from initiation to closure including archiving Proven evidence of service improvement Experience of working autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Desirable Experience of managing Clinical Research Teams Experience of clinical audits both internal and external Experience of writing standards operating procedures for clinical research and individual protocols Skills Essential Highly effective communication skills Effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries Good written and analytical skills Involvement in informed consent process within scope of professional practice Co-ordinates care pathway for patients and carers participating in clinical research Manages, assesses and supports the physical and psychological needs of the patient and carer Able to manage work autonomously Training and leadership skills Demonstrable IT Skills able to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Desirable Intra-venous access and cannulation skills administration of clinical trial therapies Good presentation skills Knowledge Essential Has a working and intellectual knowledge of the purpose of clinical research Has specialist knowledge of Research Ethics Committees and has been actively involved in the process of gaining relevant clinical trial approval and is able to guide members of the research team through the approval process Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to specialist area Maintain Professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues Desirable Knowledge of Research Ethics Committees Knowledge of the purpose of clinical research Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Maintain professional development and have an awareness of current nursing issues Demonstrates flexibility in working hours Desirable Assertiveness

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

AICT - Q02054

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

AICT - Q02054

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join the HPB & NET team. The position is part time 32.5 hours per week. Work pattern to be negotiated.The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with HPB cancer & NETs. Together with the established HPB & NET team and multi-disciplinary team, the Associate CNS will aim to deliver an enhanced patient experience. The Associate CNS will work within the busy and dynamic HPB & NET team. Most patients will be receiving treatment to control their cancer and often have supportive and palliative needs. Sign posting patients to appropriate services, providing advice, support and symptom management is a fundamental aspect of the CNS role. They will be line-managed and work in conjunction with the Band 7 HPB & NET Clinical Nurse Specialist providing cover for all medical oncology patients with a HPB cancer & NETs.The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care. The candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. They will also have well-developed clinical and professional leadership skills to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives, and carers. The ability to work autonomously is paramount for this post together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups.

Main duties of the job

You will provide specialist support and advice to patients with HPB cancers and NETs and act as their keyworker. You will oversee and co-ordinate care, to deliver a supportive nursing service for patients and their families receiving treatment at The Christie. You will be responsible for delivering specialist CNS cancer care across organisational, professional, and geographical boundaries both autonomously and as part of a dedicated team.

We welcome you to contact us for an informal chat about this opportunity.Please contact Natalie Barratt [email protected], Kelly Farrell [email protected], Katie Doohan Doohan [email protected] and Christina Nuttall [email protected] for further information. Or by telephone on 0161 4468099 or 0161- 9187965

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

413-110782-CNS-LM

Job locations

Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Outline of Functions

To act as a key contact for patients with HPB & NETs, carers and other healthcare professionals.

To provide advice, support and symptom management for patients, carers and other professionals.

To be aware of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with HPB and NETs.

To undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice.

Clinical duties

1. To accept referrals and undertake a holistic assessment of patient needs.

2. In collaboration with HPB & NET associate CNS colleague, act as a point of contact for patients and their carers.

3. Attend HPB & NET clinics at The Christie and to meet patients and their families in order to provide information about treatment, offer psychological support and assist with the general running of clinics.

4. To be fully conversant with treatment protocols and to be aware of current research protocols and to liaise with the HPB & NET Research Nurses as appropriate.

5. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.

6. When appropriate to be aware of HPB and NET patients admitted as inpatients and liaise, when necessary, with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) involved in their care.

7. To attend and contribute to MDT meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

8. To always act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code guiding documents.

9. To carry out duties as directed in order to ensure that clinics run effectively and timely with an aim to improve the patient experience.

Professional/Clinical Leadership.

1. To act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues.

2. Act as a specialist resource for the ward team who provide care for patients with HPB cancers & NETs.

3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Involve patients and the public in service development, as appropriate.

4. Provide written evidence of service development and performance.

5. Initiate and support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care.

6. Receive clinical supervision and mentorship to facilitate reflective practice.

7. Attend and participate in the CNS Forum.

Education and Development.

1. To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Maintain a professional portfolio.

2. Ensure compliance with Trust essential training.

3. Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues e.g. ward teaching, dissemination of best practice through presentation at conferences, Trust HPB and NET and NET patient education days.

4. Attend educational meetings and conferences in order to keep up-dated with current best practice with an aim to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

5. Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers.

Research and Audit

1. To ensure that clinical practice is based on evidence, ensuring this is disseminated to colleagues and the greater network.

2. To identify opportunities for nursing research, and when appropriate to participate in research, clinical audit and benchmarking, in order to improve patient care.

3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change.

RISK MANAGEMENT

It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards.

RECORDS MANAGEMENT/DATA PROTECTION ACT

As an employee of the Trust, you have a legal responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work within the trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or videotapes, x-ray images. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work.

HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY

As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the trust, whether patient records or trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave the trust employment.

All Information which identifies individuals in whatever form (paper/pictures, electronic data/images or voice) is covered by the 1998 Data Protection Act and should be managed in accordance with this legislation.

TRUST POLICIES

The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies.

Job description Job responsibilities Outline of Functions To act as a key contact for patients with HPB & NETs, carers and other healthcare professionals. To provide advice, support and symptom management for patients, carers and other professionals. To be aware of current best practice in relation to the treatment and management of patients with HPB and NETs. To undertake clinical and organisational audit in order to improve practice. Clinical duties 1. To accept referrals and undertake a holistic assessment of patient needs. 2. In collaboration with HPB & NET associate CNS colleague, act as a point of contact for patients and their carers. 3. Attend HPB & NET clinics at The Christie and to meet patients and their families in order to provide information about treatment, offer psychological support and assist with the general running of clinics. 4. To be fully conversant with treatment protocols and to be aware of current research protocols and to liaise with the HPB & NET Research Nurses as appropriate. 5. Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards. 6. When appropriate to be aware of HPB and NET patients admitted as inpatients and liaise, when necessary, with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) involved in their care. 7. To attend and contribute to MDT meetings and other meetings as appropriate. 8. To always act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code guiding documents. 9. To carry out duties as directed in order to ensure that clinics run effectively and timely with an aim to improve the patient experience. Professional/Clinical Leadership. 1. To act as a role model and expert resource to patients, carers and colleagues. 2. Act as a specialist resource for the ward team who provide care for patients with HPB cancers & NETs. 3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change. Involve patients and the public in service development, as appropriate. 4. Provide written evidence of service development and performance. 5. Initiate and support clinical developments and projects to promote excellence in patient care. 6. Receive clinical supervision and mentorship to facilitate reflective practice. 7. Attend and participate in the CNS Forum. Education and Development. 1. To participate in annual appraisal and accept personal responsibility for professional growth and development. Maintain a professional portfolio. 2. Ensure compliance with Trust essential training. 3. Contribute to educational programmes in collaboration with CNS colleagues e.g. ward teaching, dissemination of best practice through presentation at conferences, Trust HPB and NET and NET patient education days. 4. Attend educational meetings and conferences in order to keep up-dated with current best practice with an aim to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD). 5. Together with other professional colleagues, develop information and resources for patients and their carers. Research and Audit 1. To ensure that clinical practice is based on evidence, ensuring this is disseminated to colleagues and the greater network. 2. To identify opportunities for nursing research, and when appropriate to participate in research, clinical audit and benchmarking, in order to improve patient care. 3. Evaluate service delivery; identify areas for improvement and initiate change. RISK MANAGEMENT It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of the Trust that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. RECORDS MANAGEMENT/DATA PROTECTION ACT As an employee of the Trust, you have a legal responsibility for all records (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative) that you gather or use as part of your work within the trust. The records may be paper, electronic, microfiche, audio or videotapes, x-ray images. You must consult your manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of the records with which you work. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS All employees of the Trust have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the Trust to meet its own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare of those affected by the Trust undertakings. CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY As a Trust employee you are required to uphold the confidentiality of all records held by the trust, whether patient records or trust information. This duty lasts indefinitely and will continue after you leave the trust employment. All Information which identifies individuals in whatever form (paper/pictures, electronic data/images or voice) is covered by the 1998 Data Protection Act and should be managed in accordance with this legislation. TRUST POLICIES The Trust operates a range of policies, e.g. Human Resources, Clinical Practice (available on the Trust intranet). All Trust employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registered general nurse (RGN).
• Degree or Diploma in nursing studies.

Desirable

• Palliative Care Certificate.
• Counselling certificate.
• Advanced communication skills certificate.
• Post registration qualification in oncology.
• Non-Medical Prescriber.

Experience

Essential

• Experience post registration, including oncology experience.

Desirable

• HPB and NET experience.
• CNS experience.
• Leadership/change management experience.
• Experience in caring for patients with palliative needs.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Aware of limitations.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting.
• Good organisational/prioritising skills

Desirable

• Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to HPB & NET specialty.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Values

Essential

• Make a difference
• Act with kindness
• Connect with people

Other

Essential

• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered general nurse (RGN). Degree or Diploma in nursing studies. Desirable Palliative Care Certificate. Counselling certificate. Advanced communication skills certificate. Post registration qualification in oncology. Non-Medical Prescriber. Experience Essential Experience post registration, including oncology experience. Desirable HPB and NET experience. CNS experience. Leadership/change management experience. Experience in caring for patients with palliative needs. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills. Able to work autonomously and within a team. Aware of limitations. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care setting. Good organisational/prioritising skills Desirable Evidence of effective team working across professional and organisational boundaries. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of professional and NHS issues, and policies relating to HPB & NET specialty. Evidence of continuing professional development. Values Essential Make a difference Act with kindness Connect with people Other Essential Demonstrates flexibility in working hours.

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

Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Medical Oncology Nursing - E00032

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic critical care nurse to join the Oncology Critical Care Unit (OCCU) at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust as a Practice Education Facilitator.The Oncology Critical Care Unit is a specialist 8-bed unit providing Level 2 (high dependency) and Level 3 (intensive care) support for patients with complex cancer-related conditions. As Practice Education Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in developing and supporting a highly skilled critical care workforce, ensuring staff have the knowledge, competence and confidence to deliver outstanding patient care.Working closely with the Matron, Lead Nurse, multidisciplinary teams and the Critical Care Skills Institute, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of educational programmes that support workforce development and service excellence. You will act as a clinical expert, role model and change agent, promoting evidence-based practice, innovation and continuous improvement.This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator and experienced critical care practitioner who is committed to developing others and shaping the future of specialist oncology critical care

Main duties of the job

The Practice Education Facilitator will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of education and training programmes for staff working within OCCU, ensuring a competent and confident workforce capable of delivering high-quality patient care.You will support the induction, preceptorship and ongoing professional development of nursing staff, healthcare professionals and learners, helping them develop and maintain critical care knowledge, skills and competencies. Working clinically alongside staff, you will facilitate the translation of evidence-based theory into practice and promote excellence in patient care.The role includes contributing to the Critical Care Skills Institute, delivering education programmes, supporting competency frameworks, undertaking training needs analysis and identifying innovative learning opportunities. You will work collaboratively with internal and external education providers to enhance learning experiences and workforce development.

About us

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

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

413-107909-CSSS-DA-A

Job locations

Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Act as a clinical expert in critical care and in use of critical care monitoring/therapeutic equipment within the clinical area. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and patients and carers/relatives within the clinical setting using effective strategies to overcome barriers to communication. Utilise and respond to sensitive information appropriately. Work collaboratively with the multi professional team to ensure patients needs are met. Actively promote and monitor the safety, wellbeing and interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the clinical area. Maintain high clinical profile and facilitate the application of theory to practice. Maintain accurate legible and timely written/verbal/electronic reports which inform other members of the team, patients and their carers/relatives. Be aware of current research associated with critical care practice and utilise same in ensuring evidence-based practice at local level. Act as a patient advocate in promoting and delivering the highest standard of nursing care. Prevent the spread of infection by adopting measures appropriate to the situation, and participating in the education of staff, patients and carers Comply with policies for the correct disposal of clinical and other waste, sharps, soiled linen, and ensure all staff adhere to these policies Maintain high standards of cleanliness Be involved in the continuous raising of awareness of infection control issues with all members of the multi professional team, visitors and carers.

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration are met and adhered to. Ensure all relevant nursing policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to. Participate in directorate and intensive care meetings as required Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements. Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents.Quality

Contribute to Clinical Governance, NHSLA and Research & development initiatives Maintain a professional approach to staff, patients, visitors and colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect. Network with other areas to ensure learning opportunities are maximised Promote the use of information technology to improve and inform practice Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents. Support and contribute to the development of quality improvement strategies with Critical Care Support and contribute and effective use of physical and financial resources. Communicate with senior management team, service users and other multi professional trust/regional groups regarding educational initiatives, programmes and future plans and developments.

Research

Contribute to the improvement of patient care through the clinical governance framework and participate in the development of standard, benchmarking, audit and research. Demonstrate a commitment to develop own research skills. Lead of participate as appropriate in research or audit projects and programmes at ward/department, trust and national level. Identify relevant areas for research/evaluation studies. Develop own expert clinical knowledge and lead the improvement of patient care by the development of evidence based practice. Be receptive and supportive towards the agreed research plans of others. Lead and participate towards the collection and evaluation of information in order to support clinical decision making. Disseminate research findings to colleagues through presentation/publication.

Training & Education

Provide a minimum 6 days per month of time dedicated to activities associated with the Critical Care Skills Institute (CCSI) and actively contribute to the teaching of study days at CCSI and contribute to the marking of academic work and assessment of formative work. Regularly attend monthly PEF and curriculum meetings. Maintain inter-site network links between critical care services by collaborating with other Practice Education Facilitators Champion, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Greater Manchester Acute Illness Management (GMAIM) course for the Trust, in conjunction with Acute Oncology Outreach Team. Be innovative and creative in identifying new learning opportunities for all staff, using a range of media. Support new and existing critical care staff through induction and ongoing development to gain and maintain skills and competence. Perform a detailed training analysis within critical care which identifies key areas for development and training. Maintain the competency based training programme which accurately reflects the training needs analysis findings. Regularly work alongside trained staff in practice to support ongoing training and development to gain and maintain skills and competence Ensure preceptorship is provided for newly qualified/new nurses working in OCCU. Ensure the maintenance of standards for practice placements recommended in NMC guidelines. Support and lead the development of pre-registration nurses allocated to the departments utilizing experienced trained qualified mentors in OCCU. Maintain accurate data management in relation to educational programmes. Support the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment conducive to meeting educational needs. Produce an annual report for the Trust and the CCSI on the educational/training activities.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 ones 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. Exercise effective leadership using sound organisational skills and judgment, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities Act as a clinical expert in critical care and in use of critical care monitoring/therapeutic equipment within the clinical area. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and patients and carers/relatives within the clinical setting using effective strategies to overcome barriers to communication. Utilise and respond to sensitive information appropriately. Work collaboratively with the multi professional team to ensure patients needs are met. Actively promote and monitor the safety, wellbeing and interests of the patients, staff and visitors to the clinical area. Maintain high clinical profile and facilitate the application of theory to practice. Maintain accurate legible and timely written/verbal/electronic reports which inform other members of the team, patients and their carers/relatives. Be aware of current research associated with critical care practice and utilise same in ensuring evidence-based practice at local level. Act as a patient advocate in promoting and delivering the highest standard of nursing care. Prevent the spread of infection by adopting measures appropriate to the situation, and participating in the education of staff, patients and carers Comply with policies for the correct disposal of clinical and other waste, sharps, soiled linen, and ensure all staff adhere to these policies Maintain high standards of cleanliness Be involved in the continuous raising of awareness of infection control issues with all members of the multi professional team, visitors and carers. Professional Responsibilities Maintain own professional status and ensure that the NMC requirements for registration are met and adhered to. Ensure all relevant nursing policies, procedures and guidelines are adhered to. Participate in directorate and intensive care meetings as required Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements. Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents.Quality Contribute to Clinical Governance, NHSLA and Research & development initiatives Maintain a professional approach to staff, patients, visitors and colleagues, treating all with dignity and respect. Network with other areas to ensure learning opportunities are maximised Promote the use of information technology to improve and inform practice Maintain a safe environment for yourself and others, taking reasonable care to avoid injury. Co-operate with the Trust to meet statutory requirements Provide statements regarding untoward incidents, as requested by the Senior Nurse Ensure all staff attend Trust mandatory training annually Maintain registration and nursing competencies, and comply with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, and related documents. Support and contribute to the development of quality improvement strategies with Critical Care Support and contribute and effective use of physical and financial resources. Communicate with senior management team, service users and other multi professional trust/regional groups regarding educational initiatives, programmes and future plans and developments. Research Contribute to the improvement of patient care through the clinical governance framework and participate in the development of standard, benchmarking, audit and research. Demonstrate a commitment to develop own research skills. Lead of participate as appropriate in research or audit projects and programmes at ward/department, trust and national level. Identify relevant areas for research/evaluation studies. Develop own expert clinical knowledge and lead the improvement of patient care by the development of evidence based practice. Be receptive and supportive towards the agreed research plans of others. Lead and participate towards the collection and evaluation of information in order to support clinical decision making. Disseminate research findings to colleagues through presentation/publication. Training & Education Provide a minimum 6 days per month of time dedicated to activities associated with the Critical Care Skills Institute (CCSI) and actively contribute to the teaching of study days at CCSI and contribute to the marking of academic work and assessment of formative work. Regularly attend monthly PEF and curriculum meetings. Maintain inter-site network links between critical care services by collaborating with other Practice Education Facilitators Champion, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the Greater Manchester Acute Illness Management (GMAIM) course for the Trust, in conjunction with Acute Oncology Outreach Team. Be innovative and creative in identifying new learning opportunities for all staff, using a range of media. Support new and existing critical care staff through induction and ongoing development to gain and maintain skills and competence. Perform a detailed training analysis within critical care which identifies key areas for development and training. Maintain the competency based training programme which accurately reflects the training needs analysis findings. Regularly work alongside trained staff in practice to support ongoing training and development to gain and maintain skills and competence Ensure preceptorship is provided for newly qualified/new nurses working in OCCU. Ensure the maintenance of standards for practice placements recommended in NMC guidelines. Support and lead the development of pre-registration nurses allocated to the departments utilizing experienced trained qualified mentors in OCCU. Maintain accurate data management in relation to educational programmes. Support the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment conducive to meeting educational needs. Produce an annual report for the Trust and the CCSI on the educational/training activities.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 ones 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. Exercise effective leadership using sound organisational skills and judgment, upholding equality and diversity of colleagues and patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Degree in Nursing Studies
• Post registration in critical care qualification
• Post graduate teaching qualification (or working towards)

Desirable

• Advanced Communication qualification
• Management / leadership qualification
• Post Registration Certificate in surgery or oncology
• Masters level study

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of previous mentorship experience of pre and post registration learners
• Demonstrated experience in developing practice education programmes in a health care setting
• Successful implementation and evaluation of change
• Previous experience in critical care or in audit/research

Desirable

• Oncology experience
• Experience of working with external health care education providers
• Demonstrated teaching experience to large experience of learners at degree level

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Computer literate
• Leadership/management skills
• Evidence of advanced clinical skills
• Ability to produce high standard written and verbal reports

Desirable

• Ability to work to deadlines
• ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of sound clinical knowledge
• Evidence of recent and relevant professional development

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Flexible
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Highly committed and motivated
• Conscientious and hardworking with a high organisational ability
• Able to work without supervision
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse Degree in Nursing Studies Post registration in critical care qualification Post graduate teaching qualification (or working towards) Desirable Advanced Communication qualification Management / leadership qualification Post Registration Certificate in surgery or oncology Masters level study Experience Essential Evidence of previous mentorship experience of pre and post registration learners Demonstrated experience in developing practice education programmes in a health care setting Successful implementation and evaluation of change Previous experience in critical care or in audit/research Desirable Oncology experience Experience of working with external health care education providers Demonstrated teaching experience to large experience of learners at degree level Skills Essential Excellent communications skills Excellent assessment skills Computer literate Leadership/management skills Evidence of advanced clinical skills Ability to produce high standard written and verbal reports Desirable Ability to work to deadlines ECDL or equivalent Knowledge Essential Evidence of sound clinical knowledge Evidence of recent and relevant professional development Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Flexible Enthusiastic and motivated Highly committed and motivated Conscientious and hardworking with a high organisational ability Able to work without supervision Ability to remain calm under pressure

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

Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Oncology Critical Care Unit - E00332

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Haematology/ TYA services: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join an established Clinical Education team. Potential applicants should have relevant knowledge and skills to complement our existing Haematology/ TYA team. The Haematology Oncology service at the Christie offers state of the art treatments delivered by leading clinicians to patients with blood cancers across the Northwest. Services include an established cellular therapy and transplant programme. It is a specialist treatment regional Centre for teenage and young adults.

The successful applicant will be supported by the Clinical Educator team, senior nursing teams across Palatine Treatment Centre and the Christie Private care (haematology). The role will include maintaining strategies for the induction, education and continuing professional development of staff for inpatient, ambulatory care and day unit areas. The post holder will work clinically with staff ensuring they are supported in the specialist knowledge and skills. Ensuring the highest standards are maintained according to Standard Operating Procedures and Trust policies. The post holder will ensure the internal TYA/ Haematology education days continue to be up to date and evidence based. The post holder will be required to work autonomously and exercise a high level of clinical judgement. Excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of TYA/Haematology malignancies, SACT protocols and stem cell transplantation is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Work alongside the Senior Clinical Educator and senior nursing team to support the clinical development of staff across all grades, including contributing to competency-based assessments.Assist the Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team in identifying and delivering strategies that enhance clinical practice.Contribute to establishing structures that promote best practice and uphold Christie values.Encourage and support the use of research and evidence-based practice within the clinical environment.Act as a resource for professional and educational development, helping staff access learning opportunities.Demonstrate positive leadership behaviours and act as an effective role model within the team.Liaise with external education providers to help facilitate learning and development within the clinical area.Work with the Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team to support the implementation of servicedevelopments. Demonstrate positive leadership behaviours and act as an effective role model within the team.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

413-109201-CNS-RS-A

Job locations

Transfusion Services - E00960

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Working with the Senior Clinical Educator and senior nursing team the post holder will be closely involved clinically with the development of all grades of staff including determining competency-based assessments. Work with the Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team to identify strategies for practice development. Work with Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team to identify and implement structures to support best practice and Christie values. Promote and incorporate research/evidence-based practice within the clinical setting. Facilitate awareness of professional and educational development by acting as a resource. Display leadership qualities and act as an effective role model. Liaise with outside educational organisations to help support learning and development within the clinical area. Working with the Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team to establish a system for the implementation of service developments. Reflect on incident reviews and lead on subsequent action plans.

2. Clinical To work 80% of the time in the clinical area supporting the staff in practice, facilitating reflective practice and providing daily support. Facilitate clinical resource information-Q Pulse/JACIE standards To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the patients and their families. Ensure all nursing practice is within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct. Be involved in increasing awareness of clinical supervision, Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) and staff Well Being. Develop and maintain competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills. Provide evidence-based advice in all aspects of oncology/haematology nursing through the work of the MDT..3. Managerial

To manage time appropriately to achieve goals laid out by the requirements of the services plan, by Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team. To manage and update the training portfolio for haematology/oncology services working with the senior nursing team. To feedback regularly and consistently to the Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team. Advise nursing, Medical and AHP colleagues on the development of Haematology and TYA services

4. Professional

To always act in a professional manner reflective of the Christie values. To have knowledge of and adhere to the Trust policies and professional standards. To provide an inclusive culture. To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times. To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in service training activities. To meet revalidation requirements. To identify personal learning needs and professional development. To undertake further training and academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements. To support the haematology Lead nurse in auditing and evaluating nursing practice and service.

5. Clinical Governance

Develop alongside the Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team, a positive learning environment. Support on the development and implementation of grade specific teaching programmes, including teaching and delivering presentations. Advise on the development and implementation of Haematology & TYA policies, standards and guidelines. Offer support and guidance to staff in relation to individual continuing education/professional needs. Responsible for acquiring/ensuring access to resources to support learning. Maintain personal up-to-date knowledge base ensuring personal and academic accruements. Integrate reflective practice and learning from incidents. Be responsible for developing research-based practice and supporting staff to ensure that their practice is evidence based. In conjunction with the Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team, undertake annual audit of education and clinical practice. Implement changes to education/training delivery and practice.

Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Working with the Senior Clinical Educator and senior nursing team the post holder will be closely involved clinically with the development of all grades of staff including determining competency-based assessments. Work with the Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team to identify strategies for practice development. Work with Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team to identify and implement structures to support best practice and Christie values. Promote and incorporate research/evidence-based practice within the clinical setting. Facilitate awareness of professional and educational development by acting as a resource. Display leadership qualities and act as an effective role model. Liaise with outside educational organisations to help support learning and development within the clinical area. Working with the Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team to establish a system for the implementation of service developments. Reflect on incident reviews and lead on subsequent action plans. 2. Clinical To work 80% of the time in the clinical area supporting the staff in practice, facilitating reflective practice and providing daily support. Facilitate clinical resource information-Q Pulse/JACIE standards To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the patients and their families. Ensure all nursing practice is within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct. Be involved in increasing awareness of clinical supervision, Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) and staff Well Being. Develop and maintain competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills. Provide evidence-based advice in all aspects of oncology/haematology nursing through the work of the MDT..3. Managerial To manage time appropriately to achieve goals laid out by the requirements of the services plan, by Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team. To manage and update the training portfolio for haematology/oncology services working with the senior nursing team. To feedback regularly and consistently to the Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team. Advise nursing, Medical and AHP colleagues on the development of Haematology and TYA services 4. Professional To always act in a professional manner reflective of the Christie values. To have knowledge of and adhere to the Trust policies and professional standards. To provide an inclusive culture. To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times. To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in service training activities. To meet revalidation requirements. To identify personal learning needs and professional development. To undertake further training and academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements. To support the haematology Lead nurse in auditing and evaluating nursing practice and service. 5. Clinical Governance Develop alongside the Senior Clinical Educator, Senior Nursing Team, a positive learning environment. Support on the development and implementation of grade specific teaching programmes, including teaching and delivering presentations. Advise on the development and implementation of Haematology & TYA policies, standards and guidelines. Offer support and guidance to staff in relation to individual continuing education/professional needs. Responsible for acquiring/ensuring access to resources to support learning. Maintain personal up-to-date knowledge base ensuring personal and academic accruements. Integrate reflective practice and learning from incidents. Be responsible for developing research-based practice and supporting staff to ensure that their practice is evidence based. In conjunction with the Senior Clinical Educator and Senior Nursing Team, undertake annual audit of education and clinical practice. Implement changes to education/training delivery and practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• BSc degree in Nursing

Desirable

• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Relevant courses/experience in oncology/haematology
• Leadership or management training/experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience within Haematology or Cellular therapy & transplant or TYA experience
• Significant post registration experience- acute setting/supportive care
• Previous experience in the relevant specialty.
• Experience of supervising and assessing students.
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care.

Desirable

• Teaching, supervision and managerial experience
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care.
• Previous experience of research and audit.
• Previous experience of change management and problem solving.
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills
• Relevant specialist skills and abilities.
• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills.
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff.
• Able to problem solve and initiate change.
• Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.
• Ability to delegate and prioritise.
• Administration of IV drugs/SACT
• Communication skills.

Desirable

• Effective leadership and organisational skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent specialty knowledge relevant to the department.
• Understanding of professional and current issues in oncology/haematology nursing
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues.
• Awareness of equality and diversity.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

Desirable

• Understanding of audit and research methodologies.
• Proven presentation skills.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• A flexible approach to work.
• Willing to support others.
• Demonstrate ability to use initiative.
• Effective time management
• Committed to developing nursing education and practice.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the department.
• Professional manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse BSc degree in Nursing Desirable Assessing and mentoring qualification Relevant courses/experience in oncology/haematology Leadership or management training/experience Experience Essential Experience within Haematology or Cellular therapy & transplant or TYA experience Significant post registration experience- acute setting/supportive care Previous experience in the relevant specialty. Experience of supervising and assessing students. Experience of coordinating and managing patient care. Desirable Teaching, supervision and managerial experience Experience of coordinating and managing patient care. Previous experience of research and audit. Previous experience of change management and problem solving. Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints. Skills Essential Excellent clinical skills Relevant specialist skills and abilities. Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills. Able to motivate and develop a team of staff. Able to problem solve and initiate change. Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries. Ability to delegate and prioritise. Administration of IV drugs/SACT Communication skills. Desirable Effective leadership and organisational skills Knowledge Essential Excellent specialty knowledge relevant to the department. Understanding of professional and current issues in oncology/haematology nursing Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues. Awareness of equality and diversity. Basic knowledge of computer skills. Desirable Understanding of audit and research methodologies. Proven presentation skills. Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Good interpersonal skills. A flexible approach to work. Willing to support others. Demonstrate ability to use initiative. Effective time management Committed to developing nursing education and practice. Motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the department. Professional manner

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

Transfusion Services - E00960

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Transfusion Services - E00960

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and driven leader for the role of Head of Quality Governance & Risk at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. The right person will have an ambitious approach to leading the quality governance agenda to drive the very best patient outcomes and experience. Supporting the Assistant Director of Quality Governance, this role will play an important part in continuing to drive forward and provide leadership to the Trust's Quality Governance agenda and Risk Management Strategy. They will provide visible professional leadership which inspires, motivates, and engages teams across the organisation.

The right candidate will be able to demonstrate success in delivering Quality Improvement Methods and Strategies with a solid background in project management and transformation. They will act as a subject matter expert on quality improvement, risk management, patient safety standards and regulatory requirements. They will be a confident communicator who models civility and compassion and able to engage a wide range of stakeholders. The post holder should be resilient, self-motivated, politically astute, and able to negotiate challenging situations and interactions.

Applicants should note that to be successful at the initial stage of recruitment, the personal statement and job history need to demonstrate a solid understanding and evidence of implementation of a range of Quality Improvement methodologies and project / programme management experience.

Main duties of the job

Deputising for The Assistant Director of Quality Governance, The role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure robust systems and processes are in place for effective governance across The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Provide senior level leadership and direction to the Patient Safety, Clinical Governance, Health & Safety, Risk and Quality Improvement teams.

Lead the continual development and evolution of the Trust Local Risk Management System and associated strategies.

The postholder will work collaboratively to promote a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and delivering high standards of care.

About us

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

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-107827-QS-DA-A

Job locations

Quality and Standards - E00025

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsibilities

Act as the formal deputy to the Associate Director of Quality Governance,including representation at senior meetings, committees, and external forums. Provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Director, ensuringcontinuity across quality governance functions. Contribute to Board-level and executive reports related to risk, patient safety,complaints, legal, health & safety and regulatory complianceGovernance and Assurance Support the production, publication and delivery of the Trusts QualityImprovement Strategy and Governance Framework, working closely withdivisional and corporate teams. Oversee the administration and review of the Trusts risk registers, ensuringalignment with the Board Assurance Framework and risk managementstrategy. Coordinate the production of external assurance submissions, CQC evidencepreparation, and regulatory reporting. Contribute to governance training and development across the Trust. Embed improvement methodologies into governance processes. Drive the learning culture by supporting knowledge transfer from internal and external reviews, inquiries and national guidance.JD & Person Specification Head of Quality Governance & Risk; March 2025

Risk Management

Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Risk ManagementStrategy aims and objectives. Promote the integration of risk management into operational and clinicalprocesses. Lead a culture that supports staff to identify, assess, and manage clinical andnon-clinical risks. Ensure robust escalation processes are in place.Patient Safety and Incident Response Oversee incident reporting systems and ensure investigations are undertakenin line with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework. Monitor trends, themes, and learning from patient safety incidents,complaints, claims, and inquests. Work collaboratively with the Patient Safety Team to ensure that learning from incidents is embedded across the Trust.

Duty of Candour

Champion the Duty of Candour, ensuring staff are trained and supported todeliver open and honest communication with patients and families following harm events.

Health and Safety and Legal Assurance

Work in collaboration with the Head of Health and Safety and Legal Services to provide assurance on compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and NHS Resolution processes. Provide input to claims management, coronial processes, and learning from inquests.

Leadership and Team Management

Provide leadership to teams responsible for patient safety, risk management, complaints & PALS, health and safety, claims and quality improvement & clinical audit Ensure staff have access to appropriate training, support, and development opportunities. Foster and role model a culture of collaboration, professionalism, andcontinuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

Promote patient and public involvement in governance and serviceimprovement initiatives. Foster close working relationships with divisional leadership teams to align divisional governance arrangements with governance arrangements ensuring accountability and oversight

Finance

Ensure value for money and best use of resources when planning andinitiating. Quality improvement activities in dispensing allocated budgets. Responsible for management of managed employees and directorate budget. monitoring the budget position within the department to ensure spending is reasonable, of the best value and accurately recorded. Seek out opportunities for value improvement / efficiencies within budgets.

Job description Job responsibilities Responsibilities Act as the formal deputy to the Associate Director of Quality Governance,including representation at senior meetings, committees, and external forums. Provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Director, ensuringcontinuity across quality governance functions. Contribute to Board-level and executive reports related to risk, patient safety,complaints, legal, health & safety and regulatory complianceGovernance and Assurance Support the production, publication and delivery of the Trusts QualityImprovement Strategy and Governance Framework, working closely withdivisional and corporate teams. Oversee the administration and review of the Trusts risk registers, ensuringalignment with the Board Assurance Framework and risk managementstrategy. Coordinate the production of external assurance submissions, CQC evidencepreparation, and regulatory reporting. Contribute to governance training and development across the Trust. Embed improvement methodologies into governance processes. Drive the learning culture by supporting knowledge transfer from internal and external reviews, inquiries and national guidance.JD & Person Specification Head of Quality Governance & Risk; March 2025 Risk Management Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Risk ManagementStrategy aims and objectives. Promote the integration of risk management into operational and clinicalprocesses. Lead a culture that supports staff to identify, assess, and manage clinical andnon-clinical risks. Ensure robust escalation processes are in place.Patient Safety and Incident Response Oversee incident reporting systems and ensure investigations are undertakenin line with the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework. Monitor trends, themes, and learning from patient safety incidents,complaints, claims, and inquests. Work collaboratively with the Patient Safety Team to ensure that learning from incidents is embedded across the Trust. Duty of Candour Champion the Duty of Candour, ensuring staff are trained and supported todeliver open and honest communication with patients and families following harm events. Health and Safety and Legal Assurance Work in collaboration with the Head of Health and Safety and Legal Services to provide assurance on compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and NHS Resolution processes. Provide input to claims management, coronial processes, and learning from inquests. Leadership and Team Management Provide leadership to teams responsible for patient safety, risk management, complaints & PALS, health and safety, claims and quality improvement & clinical audit Ensure staff have access to appropriate training, support, and development opportunities. Foster and role model a culture of collaboration, professionalism, andcontinuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement Promote patient and public involvement in governance and serviceimprovement initiatives. Foster close working relationships with divisional leadership teams to align divisional governance arrangements with governance arrangements ensuring accountability and oversight Finance Ensure value for money and best use of resources when planning andinitiating. Quality improvement activities in dispensing allocated budgets. Responsible for management of managed employees and directorate budget. monitoring the budget position within the department to ensure spending is reasonable, of the best value and accurately recorded. Seek out opportunities for value improvement / efficiencies within budgets.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level (in a relevant discipline) or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level
• Quality improvement qualification or equivalent previous experience

Desirable

• Post-graduate governance qualification or previous experience
• Post-graduate management, leadership qualification or previous experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient safety-related role with an understanding of the principles that underpin approaches to improving patient safety in health systems
• Experience and knowledge of the components of clinical governance, incident response, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
• Experience of working in a strategic leadership role supporting Board Executives (includes voluntary experience)
• Experience of implementing national guidelines and policies with the ability to interpret national advice, guidance and requirements and advise their organisation on how these should be implemented
• Experience of developing & delivering training programmes
• Experience of working collaboratively with patients/service/stakeholders to improve quality of service by co-design
• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Experience in providing advice on complex professional and other people issues

Desirable

• Experience of managing and prioritising a budget with solid working knowledge of financial processes and budget setting
• Experience in project/change management in a healthcare environment and driving improvement for the safety of patients which can include techniques and tools such as Agile, Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects

Skills

Essential

• Ability to interpret complex information (including patient safety incident data, administrative data, mortality data) that may conflict and where expert opinion may differ
• Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff
• Ability to provide senior leadership and work with senior leaders
• Ability to develop and communicate a vision, and convert that into plans, objectives and deliverables working to tight and often changing deadlines
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships and deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues
• Ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise
• Ability to use established networks and create new ones to share good practice and facilitate engagement with regional colleagues and the national patient safety team
• Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others
• Able to negotiate and influence at an organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders
• Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
• High quality presentation skills and ability to provide and effectively communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
• High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources draw appropriate conclusions and present in a clear concise manner

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of systems thinking, human factors understanding and just culture principle
• Knowledge and understanding of the Equalities Act 2010, including the importance of collecting and analysing data on key protected characteristics
• Knowledge and understanding of the factors that contribute to healthcare inequalities and access to services
• Knowledge and experience of developments in quality improvement science
• Knowledge of the NHS patient safety strategy and how it can be implemented
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the legal duties expected

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Enables change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop
• Kind and compassionate
• Courage to speak truthfully and challenge appropriately
• Demonstrably involves patients and the public in their work
• Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters level (in a relevant discipline) or equivalent level, or equivalent experience of working at a senior level Quality improvement qualification or equivalent previous experience Desirable Post-graduate governance qualification or previous experience Post-graduate management, leadership qualification or previous experience Experience Essential Experience of working in a patient safety-related role with an understanding of the principles that underpin approaches to improving patient safety in health systems Experience and knowledge of the components of clinical governance, incident response, risk management and assurance function; current NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care Experience of working in a strategic leadership role supporting Board Executives (includes voluntary experience) Experience of implementing national guidelines and policies with the ability to interpret national advice, guidance and requirements and advise their organisation on how these should be implemented Experience of developing & delivering training programmes Experience of working collaboratively with patients/service/stakeholders to improve quality of service by co-design Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development Experience in providing advice on complex professional and other people issues Desirable Experience of managing and prioritising a budget with solid working knowledge of financial processes and budget setting Experience in project/change management in a healthcare environment and driving improvement for the safety of patients which can include techniques and tools such as Agile, Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects Skills Essential Ability to interpret complex information (including patient safety incident data, administrative data, mortality data) that may conflict and where expert opinion may differ Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, academic and all levels of staff Ability to provide senior leadership and work with senior leaders Ability to develop and communicate a vision, and convert that into plans, objectives and deliverables working to tight and often changing deadlines Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships and deal confidently with staff at all levels of an organisation Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues Ability to manage time effectively and to prioritise Ability to use established networks and create new ones to share good practice and facilitate engagement with regional colleagues and the national patient safety team Ability to use informed persuasion to influence others Able to negotiate and influence at an organisational level and externally with a range of stakeholders Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate High quality presentation skills and ability to provide and effectively communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills High level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources draw appropriate conclusions and present in a clear concise manner Knowledge Essential Knowledge of systems thinking, human factors understanding and just culture principle Knowledge and understanding of the Equalities Act 2010, including the importance of collecting and analysing data on key protected characteristics Knowledge and understanding of the factors that contribute to healthcare inequalities and access to services Knowledge and experience of developments in quality improvement science Knowledge of the NHS patient safety strategy and how it can be implemented Knowledge of safeguarding and the legal duties expected Values Essential Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours Other Essential Enables change, viewing it as an opportunity to learn and develop Kind and compassionate Courage to speak truthfully and challenge appropriately Demonstrably involves patients and the public in their work Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Quality and Standards - E00025

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Quality and Standards - E00025

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The opportunity has a risen for a motivated nurse to join the Network Services Division The post will involve offering specialist nursing input to patients with Gynaecological Cancer. Together with the established Gynaecological and multi-disciplinary team, the CNS will aim to deliver a world class patient experience. The CNS will work within the busy and dynamic Gynaecology nursing team. Many patients will be receiving treatment to control their cancer and often have supportive and palliative needs. Sign posting patients to appropriate services, providing advice, support and symptom management is a fundamental aspect of the CNS role. The successful candidate will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience. The candidate must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. They will also have well-developed clinical and professional leadership skills to encourage and promote best outcomes for patients, their relatives and carers. The ability to work autonomously is paramount for this post together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be required to collaborate with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, both internally and externally including referring hospitals, GPs, District Nurses and Specialist Nurses across the Network to ensure there is a smooth transition for patients and carers from hospital to the community and vice versa.They will need to demonstrate initiative and vision in moving the service forward as well as developing standards and protocols for the management of this patient group.Other responsibilities are outlined in the Job Description

About us

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.

Job summary

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Band 7 Senior sister/Charge nurse to join our dedicated SACT Outreach and Bloods closer to home team.We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and dynamic oncology nurse with proven leadership experience to provide operational, managerial and clinical leadership across our SACT Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services. This is a rewarding role within a caring and well-led service, supported by strong staffing levels and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.About the RoleThe successful candidate will maintain responsibility for the delivery, quality and ongoing development of the SACT Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services across all sites. Working collaboratively with Band 7 Departmental Managers within the SACT Directorate and Outpatients, you will act as the operational nursing lead in delivering directorate objectives and ensuring an excellent patient experience through effective workforce planning, resource management and skill-mix utilisation.You will provide visible leadership across all Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home locations throughout Greater Manchester, developing strong relationships and collaborative partnerships with peripheral sites delivering Christie treatments.

Main duties of the job

The Role and TeamIf successful, you will lead and support a team of registered nurses and healthcare support workers delivering care across the SACT Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services throughout Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The service currently operates across 12 locations, with further expansion anticipated in line with strategic service development and patient demand.The SACT Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services operate Monday to Friday across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including Bank Holidays. Future expansion may involve weekend working which you will be required to manage and oversee. As the service continues to grow, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting service expansion, contributing to the development and implementation of new SACT Outreach and Bloods closer to Home clinics, and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality patient care across all sites.Working closely with the Matron and Lead Nurse, you will be responsible for the operational management of the SACT Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services. This includes oversight of patient care standards, workforce planning, skill mix, resource management and the ongoing development and wellbeing of the nursing and healthcare support workforce.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

09 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-109703-CNS-RS

Job locations

Outpatients - E00021

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are an innovative and forward-thinking team committed to continually reviewing and improving the way we deliver care to meet the evolving needs of our patients. We welcome new ideas and are seeking a motivated senior nurse with a genuine passion for oncology care, service development and leadership.The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, strategic thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement, leading service developments and supporting the implementation of change to ensure services remain efficient, responsive and patient-centred. You will be expected to foster a positive team culture, promote professional development and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partner organisations across the region.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Leadership and Operational Management

• Lead the operational delivery of the SACT Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care across all locations.
• Plan, review and implement service developments and changes to improve patient experience, clinical effectiveness, capacity and demand management.
• Organise and manage workforce deployment, daily staffing requirements and off-duty rotas to ensure appropriate skill mix and service provision.
• Collaborate with medical staff, multidisciplinary teams and external providers to ensure effective service delivery and utilisation of resources.
• Provide visible leadership across outreach locations and peripheral treatment sites, maintaining effective partnerships and communication networks.
• Deputise for the Matron as required and provide cross-cover and support to other Band 7 managers within the SACT Directorate and Outpatients.

Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous clinical records are maintained.
• Promote and maintain high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and patient experience across all service locations.
• Investigate and manage patient incidents, complaints and concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Ensure services comply with Trust policies, professional standards, governance requirements, health and safety legislation and risk management processes.
• Participate in the hospital on-call rota as required.

Human Resources and Staff Management

• Provide line management, professional leadership and support to nursing and healthcare support staff.
• Undertake recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management activities to maintain a competent workforce.
• Support staff through appraisal, personal development planning and competency assessment to promote professional development and fitness to practise.
• Manage attendance, sickness absence and disciplinary matters in accordance with Trust policies and in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Act as a preceptor, mentor and role model for staff, supporting learning, wellbeing and professional growth.
• Ensure staff comply with professional standards, uniform policies and organisational requirements.

Financial and Physical Resources

• Assist in the management of staffing and non-staff budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively and within agreed limits.
• Monitor and supervise the procurement and utilisation of equipment and stock to ensure availability and cost-effective use of resources.
• Collaborate with support services to maintain high standards of cleanliness, nutrition and environmental safety.

Information and Governance

• Maintain accurate clinical, operational and workforce records in line with legal, professional and organisational requirements.
• Report, investigate and record incidents, complaints and risks in accordance with Trust policies.
• Monitor service performance and activity, providing regular updates to senior nursing and operational leadership teams.
• Participate in policy development, implementation and review to support service and organisational objectives.

Education, Training and Professional Development

• Facilitate and support the education, training and assessment of pre-registration and post-registration learners in partnership with higher education institutions.
• Deliver and support education relating to clinical practice, leadership and management.
• Promote evidence-based practice and ensure staff maintain mandatory training and professional competencies.
• Maintain own professional development and ensure knowledge remains current in relation to cancer nursing, SACT services and leadership practice.
• Support colleagues to identify and achieve their professional, educational and developmental objectives.

Service Improvement and Research

• Identify opportunities for service improvement and lead or contribute to projects that enhance patient care, service delivery and operational performance.
• Participate in audit, quality improvement, research and service evaluation activities to support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of local and national developments affecting cancer services and communicate relevant information to the wider team.

Communication and Partnership Working

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, senior managers, external healthcare providers and partner organisations.
• Represent the Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services at relevant operational, professional and organisational forums.
• Communicate effectively at all levels, providing specialist advice and guidance regarding Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services.

Values and Behaviour

• Demonstrate the Trust's agreed values and behaviours in all aspects of practice.
• Take personal responsibility and accountability for professional conduct, decision-making and performance.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, treating patients, carers, colleagues and partners with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Contribute to a positive working environment through effective teamwork, communication and mutual support.

Job description Job responsibilities We are an innovative and forward-thinking team committed to continually reviewing and improving the way we deliver care to meet the evolving needs of our patients. We welcome new ideas and are seeking a motivated senior nurse with a genuine passion for oncology care, service development and leadership.The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, strategic thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement, leading service developments and supporting the implementation of change to ensure services remain efficient, responsive and patient-centred. You will be expected to foster a positive team culture, promote professional development and maintain strong collaborative relationships with colleagues and partner organisations across the region.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Service Leadership and Operational Management Lead the operational delivery of the SACT Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care across all locations. Plan, review and implement service developments and changes to improve patient experience, clinical effectiveness, capacity and demand management. Organise and manage workforce deployment, daily staffing requirements and off-duty rotas to ensure appropriate skill mix and service provision. Collaborate with medical staff, multidisciplinary teams and external providers to ensure effective service delivery and utilisation of resources. Provide visible leadership across outreach locations and peripheral treatment sites, maintaining effective partnerships and communication networks. Deputise for the Matron as required and provide cross-cover and support to other Band 7 managers within the SACT Directorate and Outpatients. Patient Care and Clinical Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, ensuring accurate and contemporaneous clinical records are maintained. Promote and maintain high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and patient experience across all service locations. Investigate and manage patient incidents, complaints and concerns in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Ensure services comply with Trust policies, professional standards, governance requirements, health and safety legislation and risk management processes. Participate in the hospital on-call rota as required. Human Resources and Staff Management Provide line management, professional leadership and support to nursing and healthcare support staff. Undertake recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management activities to maintain a competent workforce. Support staff through appraisal, personal development planning and competency assessment to promote professional development and fitness to practise. Manage attendance, sickness absence and disciplinary matters in accordance with Trust policies and in collaboration with Human Resources. Act as a preceptor, mentor and role model for staff, supporting learning, wellbeing and professional growth. Ensure staff comply with professional standards, uniform policies and organisational requirements. Financial and Physical Resources Assist in the management of staffing and non-staff budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively and within agreed limits. Monitor and supervise the procurement and utilisation of equipment and stock to ensure availability and cost-effective use of resources. Collaborate with support services to maintain high standards of cleanliness, nutrition and environmental safety. Information and Governance Maintain accurate clinical, operational and workforce records in line with legal, professional and organisational requirements. Report, investigate and record incidents, complaints and risks in accordance with Trust policies. Monitor service performance and activity, providing regular updates to senior nursing and operational leadership teams. Participate in policy development, implementation and review to support service and organisational objectives. Education, Training and Professional Development Facilitate and support the education, training and assessment of pre-registration and post-registration learners in partnership with higher education institutions. Deliver and support education relating to clinical practice, leadership and management. Promote evidence-based practice and ensure staff maintain mandatory training and professional competencies. Maintain own professional development and ensure knowledge remains current in relation to cancer nursing, SACT services and leadership practice. Support colleagues to identify and achieve their professional, educational and developmental objectives. Service Improvement and Research Identify opportunities for service improvement and lead or contribute to projects that enhance patient care, service delivery and operational performance. Participate in audit, quality improvement, research and service evaluation activities to support evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Keep abreast of local and national developments affecting cancer services and communicate relevant information to the wider team. Communication and Partnership Working Develop and maintain effective working relationships with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams, senior managers, external healthcare providers and partner organisations. Represent the Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services at relevant operational, professional and organisational forums. Communicate effectively at all levels, providing specialist advice and guidance regarding Outreach and Bloods Closer to Home services. Values and Behaviour Demonstrate the Trust's agreed values and behaviours in all aspects of practice. Take personal responsibility and accountability for professional conduct, decision-making and performance. Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, treating patients, carers, colleagues and partners with dignity, respect and compassion. Contribute to a positive working environment through effective teamwork, communication and mutual support.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
• Qualification in teaching & assessing or equivalent

Desirable

• Management Course

Experience

Essential

• Oncology or acute care experience

Desirable

• Managerial experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent assessment skills
• Ability to deliver a high quality of care
• Computer literacy
• Leadership skills

Desirable

• Understanding of need for evidence based practice

Knowledge

Essential

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

Other

Essential

• Participate in on call cover for Senior Nurses
• Team player
• Ability and willingness to travel to SACT Outreach and BCTH sites

Person Specification Qualifications Essential RGN Level 1 Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent Qualification in teaching & assessing or equivalent Desirable Management Course Experience Essential Oncology or acute care experience Desirable Managerial experience Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent assessment skills Ability to deliver a high quality of care Computer literacy Leadership skills Desirable Understanding of need for evidence based practice Knowledge Essential Committed to own personal professional development and that of all ward staff Other Essential Participate in on call cover for Senior Nurses Team player Ability and willingness to travel to SACT Outreach and BCTH sites

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

Outpatients - E00021

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Outpatients - E00021

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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 currently 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 are unable to practise immediately as a Registered Nurse.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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.