The Christie NHS FT

Staff Nurse - Heamatology

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Job summary

The Palatine Ward is a joint collaboration between the haematology and transplant service and the teenage and young adult (TYA) service, providing high quality care for adult patients with haematological malignancies and TYA (16-24 year old) patients with all types of cancers.

We are a 31 bedded ward - all rooms are en-suite side rooms - with specialist HEPA side rooms for isolating severely immunocompromised patients. We also have a specialist room for the treatment of patients undergoing radioiodine radiotherapy. We give established evidence-based specialist treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. We are JACIE accredited and regularly carry out autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants and provide exciting new treatments such as CAR T-cell therapy, all supported by a comprehensive and thorough training process, inclusive of UKONS certificate for the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and care of patients receiving SACT. Our Clinical Practice Facilitator team (CPF) are here to support you for your education and development needs and you will be fully supported during your orientation program and beyond. The Christie is also very research active, so we have the opportunity to support patients on clinical trials. We work in small teams which cover a cohort of patients, to provide 24-hour care to give therapy, provide symptom control, treat sepsis and maintain an overall holistic approach for the individuals we care for.

Main duties of the job

The Palatine Ward will deliver care to a team of patients by monitoring them closely, performing clinical observations and fluid balance, escalating concerns to the Acute Oncology Outreach team, senior colleagues, the shift coordinator and the medical team. The role will include the administration of multiple lines of medications via all routes - oral, sub-cut, transdermal etc and monitoring the effects on patients. There will be training and develop opportunities provided to ensure the nurse becomes competent in accessing central lines such as Hickman lines/PICC lines and in the delivery of SACT - whether this be oral, sub-cut, IV infusion or bolus administration. As the role develops the nurse would be expected to undertake the exciting role of stem cell re-infusion and CAR T-cell administration - these interventions are preceded by a strict conditioning process which the nurse will be responsible to oversee and administer whilst on shift.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, self-motivated nurse, with excellent time management skills and well developed interpersonal and communication skills. A vested interest in Haematology and TYA Oncology is essential. In order to grow this interest and the skills of the nurse within this role, we will invest in their development with a period of supernumerary practice, a comprehensive inhouse training package, support from the CPF team and ongoing peer support and coaching from a preceptor/allocated team member.

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.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-93404-CNS-MS

Job locations

Palatine Centre/Ward - E00284

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job description

Job responsibilities

PROFESSIONAL:

1. As part of the ward team help achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care.

2. To be assess the patients needs, both physical and psychological, seeking intervention from the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.

3. Maintain individuals privacy & dignity whilst they are inpatients, as well as ensuring there personal care needs are met .

4. To welcome patients and introduce them to the ward routine and ensure they receive the most age appropriate welcome booklet.

5. To be aware of the needs of relatives, and to give them support, advice and direct them to most appropriate supporting agencies.

6. To give and receive the report at change over of duties and ensure handover sheet is updated at each shift.

7. To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give relatives any necessary instructions and support.

8. Ensure that prescribed drugs and treatments are stored and administered correctly and in accordance with the Hospital Procedure and Policy. Including the administration of chemotherapy through peripheral cannulas and central lines.

9. Correct care and custody of controlled drugs is observed at all times.

10. To follow the correct procedure when notifying relatives of seriously ill patients and those who have died.

11. To liaise with medical and para-medical personnel and community organisations to ensure timely and safe discharges.

12. Ensure that blood products are administered correctly and in accordance with Hospital Procedure and Policy.

13. To participate in internal rotation to night duty as required

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

15. Ensure any concerns are raised and escalated to your line managers

EDUCATION:

1. Attend all mandatory training and update all e- Learning in accordance with Trust requirements

2. Participate in all unit specific training for JACIE accreditation and TYA/Paediatric requirements including Paediatric life support, safe guarding training and UKONS accredited SACT training.

3. To maintain training updates regarding radiation protection and the management of patients receiving radioiodine treatment and their relatives.

4. Maintain own awareness of current nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to patient with cancer.

5. Participate in the theoretical and practical professional instruction of all learners and untrained staff and to monitor the progress of learners and, in particular, their skills in carrying out practical procedures.

PERSONAL:

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

2. Show professional and courteous manner whilst practicing excellent communication skills at all levels

3. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the Christie philosophy of giving mutual support and following the Christie values.

4. Being aware of ones own limitations, maintain confidentiality and adherence to NMC Professional Code of Conduct

5. Cooperate in own performance review by indicating learning goals and support needs.

6. Actively seek mentorship / supervision to enable reflection and development within the role