Job Summary
As part of our expanding services, we have a permanent Band 6 vacancy. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating service delivery on Palatine Ambulatory Care and Withington Ward.
This is a hybrid unit consisting of 4 inpatient beds and 8 outpatient spaces for our Ambulatory patients. We predominantly care for patients with Haematological Malignancies and Teenage Young Adults (TYA) with a range of different cancers. However we are always looking at ways to expand our Ambulatory service further and have recently opened up our services to other areas of the Hospital.
Ambulatory care is providing treatments that would have previously been given as an inpatient in an outpatient facility. This is done with use of an Ambulatory pump and a lot of patient education by our highly skilled Nursing team. The Ambulatory aspect of the unit is Nurse-led.
Applications welcome from enthusiastic, motivated nurses who are flexible, display initiative and possess excellent communication and organisational skills.
Experience in Haematology or Oncology essential, teenage and young adult (TYA) nursing desirable. However, full training will be provided within a recognised framework in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, The Christie Policies, working in a JACIE accredited environment.
Working hours are 24/7 at 07:30 to 20:00 or 20:00-07:30 over 7 days, including bank holidays, with some additional shifts varying from 8am-4pm or 10am-6pm.
Main Duties
A Band 6 on the unit would be expected to undertake extensive clinical skills training in order to safely deliver a wide variety of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatments to our patients. You would be responsible for the day-to-day service delivery in ensuring patients are treated in a timely manner, staff are well supported, and the general running of the unit/ ward environment is well maintained.
The role would include not just clinical aspects but managerial aspects too. As a Unit Sister/Charge Nurse you would be expected to manage a team of individuals which would include reviewing their performance, sickness, development etc. Whilst also supporting the Unit Manager to complete tasks such as audit work and regular reviews of the service.
About us
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.
Details
* Date posted: 28 October 2025
* Band: 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 413-99454-CNS-MS
* Location: Amb Care/CAR-T - E00883, Manchester, M20 4BX
Job Responsibilities
To assess patients appropriately, seeking intervention from other members of the multidisciplinary team as necessary.
Assessment of the needs of the patient and family, ensuring provision of client centred care which focuses on the promotion of health as well as illness.
Ensure accurate documentation of patient care in accordance with hospital policies and standards.Maintain safe practice according to Hospital Policies and Standards.
Ensure all prescribed drugs and treatments are given in accordance with Hospital Policy.
Maintain a clean and safe environment for immuno-compromised patients.
Ensure that blood products are administered correctly and in accordance with Hospital Procedure and Policy.
Administer chemotherapy and bolus chemotherapy via established central lines and peripheral cannula in line with hospital policy.
Liaise with external multidisciplinary teams (eg: district nurses, Macmillan nursed, hospice staff)
Provide a supportive service to patients and carers/families from diagnosis through all stages of the disease.
Monitor results and bring to the notice of appropriate medical staff if abnormal to minimise risk to patient
Arrange patients follow up appointment or admission dates for next course of treatments in ambulatory care
Work closely with MDT and specialist nurses to facilitate seamless transition for patients from inpatient to outpatient status (and vice versa)
Establish and maintain close collaboration with consultant, medical staff to facilitate the best possible patient care.
To line manage members of the team and maintain personal files
Manage and monitor the performance of the team in the work place
Actively participate in the management of staff absence and attendance, completing all necessary documentation
When appropriate, take charge of the department in the absence of the Senior Sister, ensuring that standard of care and department management are maintained
To rotate through Ambulatory Care Unit (AC) and Withington ward area ensuring that standards of care are maintained.
Ensure skill mix is appropriate to clinical needs of the department. Maintain and update the off duty using the e-rostering system
Liaise with Senior Sister/ Charge Nurse, to ensure adequate staffing levels on each area of the department
Keep Senior Nurse Managers/Modern Matrons aware of pertinent issues in the clinical area.
Help foster a supportive working environment and maintenance of staff morale, promoting a culture where staff feel valued and are able to reach their potential.
Act as preceptor/mentor to Withington ward staff and Pre and Post registered Nurse.
Work with unit manager to ensure clinical standards of care are achieved and participate in audit of clinical care.
Be aware of responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work Act. Maintain and develop an environment and culture that improves health, safety and security.
Supporting the manager in initiating and implementing change, and in promoting an awareness of professional accountability.
Supporting the manager when appropriate, in the recruitment and selection of new staff to the clinical area.
Actively participate in Clinical Risk Assessments and ensure correct documentation of Clinical Incidents in accordance with Hospital Policy.
Lead a team of registered nurses and health care assistants.
Developing and updating protocols and patient information
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* RGN Level 1 or 2
* Degree or Diploma in nursing studies.
Qualifications – Desirable
* Management Course
* Post Registration Certificate in Cancer or equivalent
Experience – Essential
* Experience in haematology I stem cell transplantation.
Experience – Desirable
* Experience in TYA oncology
* Leadership experience or similar
Skills – Essential
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to deliver a high quality of care
* Work as a team
* Demonstrate ability to solve complex and sensitive problems
* Ability to assess risk and initiate change
* Intermediate computer skills
Skills – Desirable
* Cannulation
* Delivery of bolus chemotherapy
Knowledge – Essential
* Committed to own personal, professional development and that of Staff nurses and HCA's
Knowledge – Desirable
* Understanding of need for evidence based practice
* Computer literacy
Values – Essential
* Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: The Christie NHS FT
Address: Amb Care/CAR-T - E00883, Manchester, M20 4BX
Website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
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