Staff Nurse

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH) Staff Nurse The closing date is 26 May 2026 PIU is a busy day unit with patients attending for pre‑planned procedures and treatments for specialities including gastro, rheumatology, and haematology, which includes the administration of systemic anticancer therapy treatments and monoclonal antibody treatments. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the PIU team and liaise with a range of professionals to ensure patients receive the highest standards of care and support whilst on PIU. All interviews will take place face to face due to skills assessment.

Main duties of the job Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide an optimum level of care to the local population. Recognises and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Maintain clear accurate records of all patient interventions.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues on a range of factual information and overcome any barriers to understanding. Communicate effectively with patients and visitors by showing courtesy at all times, answering enquiries within the limits of the role and referring more complex enquiries to appropriate staff. Listen sensitively to patients and visitors who may be anxious or distressed and respond with sensitivity and empathy.

Prioritise own workload. This job description outlines the current main responsibilities of the post. However, the duties of the post may change and develop over time and this job description may, therefore, be amended in consultation with the post holder.

About us Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation. Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other.

Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn. Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values: Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone. Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working.

Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all. One team - we work well together and with our communities. We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer.

Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of our journey. We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families. Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing.

If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application. Job responsibilities PIU is a Green Accredited area, and all staff are expected to meet the high standards of the ward. As a staff nurse in PIU you would be expected to uphold the high standards we have both clinically, and with professional attitude.

Working on PIU is an exciting opportunity to enhance your current clinical skills set with the addition of skills in administration of systemic anticancer therapies, monoclonal antibodies, and procedures such as venesections. This is in addition to caring for patients in an environment that allows for positive rapport and relationships to be formed with the patients, to ensure we are proving the best care and provide the best experience for patients attending for their treatments. Person Specification Experience Experience working in a similar hospital environment.

Experience in IV cannulation and drug administration. PIU / haematology experience. PICC line management.

Qualifications NMC Registered nurse. Mentorship / Teaching. Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) administration certificate.

Skills Competent in venepuncture & cannulation. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. Organisational skills.

Evidence of personal development. Monoclonal antibody competency. Understanding of interpretation of blood results.

Knowledge Use of IT systems such as lornenzo / ICE. Emotional Resilience due to working with patients with life limiting/terminal conditions. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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