Junior Sister / Charge Nurse - 84 OPD

The post holder will provide clinical expertise and knowledge demonstrating a sound understanding of supporting CYP and families having Proton Beam Therapy and have detailed clinical knowledge of Oncology/Haematology conditions supporting and guiding junior staff in the process. Within the busy Oncology/Haematology department, the post holder will also assist the senior Sister/Charge Nurses in ensuring that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained, utilising the protocols and treatment plans ensuring the correct guidance is followed. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department for staff, patients, and carers and will participate in the improving quality programme within the trust.

To support the ward manager in implementing education, training, and development strategies throughout the area for all staff groups. The role contributes to the improvement of standards of care through the development of the newly qualified workforce.

The role will include proton nurse liaison working within the Oncology/Haematology outpatient department supporting all the CYP and families having proton beam therapy - liaising with MDT's within RMCH, Christie, and the CYP PTC, and also supporting clinics/managing the day case unit and supporting the procedure list. The post holder will be competent in the clinical skills required for a Band 6 position within Oncology/Haematology outpatients and will be IV competent and proficient in Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT). Participating in audit and research, teaching, and supporting colleagues throughout changes in practice. In conjunction with the Ward Manager, they will ensure that the workforce is fit for purpose in terms of their roles and that individual competencies are reviewed to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient service.

Delivery of and supporting staff in Appraisals, revalidation, mandatory training, preceptorship, and continuing professional development. They will contribute to the Trust education and development strategies, leading projects as designated by the Ward manager/Modern Matron.

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.

We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Joanne Hewitt Job title: ward manager Email address: joanne.hewitt@mft.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01617015346

Contactable by phone between the hours of 8-6 Monday -Friday.