Sister / Charge Nurse

Are you a passionate, motivated SACT‑trained nurse looking to deliver exceptional cancer care within a dynamic and supportive environment? Overview The SACT Hub – integrated delivery within a leading cancer centre – is based at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, the largest single‑site cancer centre in Europe and the first UK organisation accredited as a Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Our hub delivers high‑volume systemic anti‑cancer treatment to over 200 patients each day and provides life‑changing treatments for a wide range of cancers, including breast, prostate, lung and many others.

Oral SACT is fully embedded within the hub model, enabling integrated pathways across day‑unit and clinic settings with consistent clinical oversight and governance. Responsibilities The post holder will liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi‑disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty. To be responsible for all aspects of patient care including the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care.

To take the lead on delegated responsibilities as defined by the Senior Sister/charge nurse and Matron. To support the charge nurse/senior sister/matron to monitor the safety and quality of care for patients. To co‑ordinate the day‑to‑day management of the SACT unit.

To support the SACT outreach sites across the Greater Manchester area as required. To manage, lead and motivate Band 5, 4 and 3 staff ensuring compliance with mandatory training and appraisal requirements. In the absence of the Senior Sister/charge nurse/Matron to be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the SACT Unit.

To ensure a positive focussed service incorporating patient ‘feedback to maintain and improve patient care. To act as an effective role model promoting excellence through practice. Support patients throughout their treatment journey by contributing to the development and delivery of a new patient clinic and pre‑assessment clinic.

Ensure patients receive timely, comprehensive information and assessment prior to commencing treatment, promoting safety, preparedness and positive patient experience. Qualifications SACT‑trained nurse. Benefits We can offer full time, part time, permanent and fixed term post.

Exceptional learning and development opportunities – including leadership courses. Personalised career development pathways. Preceptorship and individually tailored training.

Flexible working arrangement to support work‑life balance. Nurse‑led practice. Support from dedicated clinical practice educators who are based within the service.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Anne-Marie Bradburn Job title: Senior Sister Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 918 7657 #J-18808-Ljbffr