Sister/Charge Nurse | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

AcuteAssessmentUnit

Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6)34.5 Hours/per week

The AAU is a busy, dynamic unit which assesses, and plans care for a range of patients presenting with oncological emergencies, treatment related sideeffectsand symptom control needs. We work alongside acute care physicians who are based on the unit and work with the MDT to implement a high standard of care forall ofour patients.

The successful candidate will need to havesignificant experiencein Acute Oncology nursing. They will also need to have strong leadership skills, be a positive role model within the team and have quality care at the for front of everything they do.

A key aspect of the role is to be a clinical lead on the unit. The role is also supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ensure the units are safely staffed, to develop the teams, to contribute to practice development andmaintainstandards on the unit. The successful candidate will need excellent communicationskills, andbe able to work productively with other members of the team – both across AAU and externally.

A key aspect to the role is supporting the Senior Charge Nurse to ensure the unit is safely staffed, to develop the teams and to contribute to practice development.You will also be the lead for patient’s safety and satisfaction on the shift.The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills and be able to work productivelywith other members of the team.

To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

Be responsible forandmaintaina safe environment, escalating issues appropriately

Monitor admissionsare in compliance withadmissions policy,monitoringand escalating breaches

Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic fornew staff,AAU juniorstaffand act as mentor todesignatedstaff ensuring each staff memberparticipatesin a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others

Act as team leader for the AAU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.

Assess,planand implement clinical care andmaintainassociated patient records. Involvingauditingappropriate documentationas per care indicators

Lead the team to providehigh qualitypatient care and show compassion and respect to all.

To organise daily work schedule ensuringappropriateand effective skill mix and deployment of staff forappropriate patientneeds

To have an awareness of the staff and non-staff budget

Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.

Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately

Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary

Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management and Administration

1. To deputise for and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

2. Be responsible for and maintain a safe environment, escalating issues appropriately

3. Monitor admissions are in compliance with admissions policy, monitoring and escalating breaches

4. Provide a welcoming and approachable management support ethic for new staff, AAU junior staff and act as mentor to designated staff ensuring each staff member participates in a personal development plan and act to maximise the potential of others.

5. Act as team leader for the AAU team, ensuring that they are compliant with training requirements.

6. Assess, plan and implement clinical care and maintain associated patient records. Involving auditing appropriate documentation as per care indicators

7. To organise daily work schedule ensuring appropriate and effective skill mix and deployment of staff for appropriate patient needs

8. To have an awareness of the staff and non staff budget

9. Be aware of Health and Safety issues and ensure relevant risk assessments are undertaken.

10. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy, investigating speedily and compassionately

11. Ensure all trust policies and procedures are adhered to and new ones implemented as necessary

12. Regularly liaise and report to Department Manager/Senior Nursing team on unit affairs and staff development.

13. Assist in nursing recruitment process when required

14. Take a progressive approach to the management of short and long-term sickness/absence in collaboration with the Department manager/Senior Nursing team.

Training and Education

1. Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice

2. To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill patient and competent in performing ECG’s and blood transfusions.

3. Attend all mandatory study days

Professional

1. Act as a resource giving advice and support to nursing staff regarding emergency admissions and associated issues

2. Liaise closely with the medical team and other members of the MDT in respect of patient care promoting the highest standard of care

3. To develop and maintain a professional interest in all aspects of nursing and associated research

4. To actively seek to review unit performance and workflow, identifying areas for improvement/development, and developing strategies to progress these.

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 AAU philosophy of giving mutual support.

4. Being aware of one’s 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.

7. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours

8. To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act and be familiar with all risk assessments pertinent to the AAU

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

10. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

This advert closes on Friday 23 Oct 2026