You must hold a valid UK NMC PIN and be ready to practice immediately as a Registered Nurse. No applications will be accepted without it.

You will assess and implement patient care, mentor junior staff, ensure medication compliance, rotate through various units, communicate effectively, escalate concerns, and engage in audits and training.

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United Kingdom

Manchester

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, based in Manchester, specializes in cancer care and provides a range of services including treatment, research, and support for cancer patients. Their mission is to deliver world-class, patient-centered care and to lead in cancer research and innovation. The Trust aims to improve cancer outcomes and quality of life through cutting-edge treatments, comprehensive care, and a commitment to advancing cancer research.

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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 44,000 patients a year.

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 for a fixed term initially of 12 months. IPU is 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. * To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing a diverse range of day case procedures * Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department. * To effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive working partnership across all IPU services. * To act as a preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students. * 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. * Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit. * Rotate into the endoscopy unit. * Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics. * Escalate concerns in a patient's condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff * To participate in clinical audit. * To maintain full compliance with all essential training and clinical skills competencies. * To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure. 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. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Hibbert Job title: IPU Unit Manager Email address: Caroline.hibbert3@nhs.net Telephone number: 07815477261

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 for a fixed term initially of 12 months. IPU is 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. * To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing a diverse range of day case procedures * Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department. * To effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive working partnership across all IPU services. * To act as a preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students. * 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. * Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit. * Rotate into the endoscopy unit. * Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics. * Escalate concerns in a patient's condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff * To participate in clinical audit. * To maintain full compliance with all essential training and clinical skills competencies. * To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure.      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.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Hibbert Job title: IPU Unit Manager Email address: Caroline.hibbert3@nhs.net Telephone number: 07815477261

Staff Nurse - The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and competent Staff Nurse to join our core nursing team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This role is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days for a fixed term initially of 12 months. IPU is 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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;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. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients undergoing a diverse range of day case procedures&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive working partnership across all IPU services. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To act as a preceptor/mentor/clinical supervisor for junior staff and students. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;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.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rotate into the endoscopy unit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Escalate concerns in a patient's condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To participate in clinical audit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To maintain full compliance with all essential training and clinical skills competencies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;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 &amp;amp; Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caroline Hibbert Job title: IPU Unit Manager Email address: Caroline.hibbert3@nhs.net Telephone number: 07815477261

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