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We are pleased to invite applications to join our 24/7 Critical Care Outreach Team. The successful candidate will work within the critical care outreach team to provide clinical expertise, knowledge and skills utilising clinical judgement and decision making in the care and management of acutely ill patients, and will be highly motivated and driven to improve patient care and experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills are paramount for this post, together with confidence to engage and work with a range of colleagues at all levels and from all professional groups.
The role will include clinical and educational duties and includes working unsocial hours.
Experience working within critical care, A&E or with acutely ill oncology patients is essential.
Main duties of the job
The Successful Candidate Will:
* provide the highest standard of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized, holistic patient care for acutely ill or deteriorating patients within both inpatient and outpatient settings, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
* work in a team of band 6 and 7 CCOT nurses but be an autonomous practitioner with the ability to work independently and resourcefully within this team
* have the ability to manage a caseload effectively, demonstrating good time management skills
* be part of, and often lead the resuscitation team, and also include teaching on AIM and resuscitation courses in the trust, hence requires ILS as a minimum; the successful candidate will be required to undertake an ALS course.
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, and as a national specialist around 15 % of 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: 13 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year, pro rota
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 413‑100000‑CSSS‑AK
* Job locations: Critical Care Outreach Team – E00333, Manchester, M20 4BX
Job Description
Clinical Responsibilities
* Expert practitioner and role model in oncology nursing, with specific expertise in acute care at level 1 to 3.
* Use advanced clinical assessment skills in the management of patients.
* Review and interpret all information using a systematic process of reasoning to make a working and differential diagnosis.
* Develop and record a treatment plan consistent with the assessment and probable diagnosis.
* Order first‑line diagnostic investigations.
* Be part of the primary responder team for acutely unwell patients.
* Follow‑up uneventful patients post‑critical‑care admission and discharge.
* Accept referrals from other health‑care professionals and refer patients directly to other specialties.
* Member of the cardiac arrest/emergency team as an ALS provider.
* Communicate complex clinical and supporting information/findings to patients and significant others.
* Liaise with the multidisciplinary team regarding management of the acutely unwell patient.
* Collaborate with the critical care team in managing and transferring the acutely unwell patient to a higher level of care.
* Coordinate and plan management of patients requiring clinical interventions throughout the Trust.
* Provide clinical and educational support for staff trust‑wide, concerning assessment, management of the acutely unwell/deteriorating patient and resuscitation.
Professional Responsibilities
* Have a highly visible presence.
* Maintain medical and nursing records per Trust policy.
* Provide a specialist resource within the Trust to all nursing and medical staff.
* Demonstrate up‑to‑date knowledge of oncology nursing/acute care practice and own professional development.
* Maintain a portfolio to fulfil NMC requirements.
* Support equality and value diversity.
* Complete clinical incident reports per Trust risk‑management policy.
* Provide representation for committees and groups directly involved in patient care.
* Be aware of Trust policies, procedures and philosophies, ensuring all duties are carried out within these guidelines.
Education
* Provide clinical support and advice to all staff.
* Deliver essential training to Trust staff (BLS, AIM, NTSP, and support ALS course).
* Develop and deliver specific and relevant teaching programmes for all disciplines.
* Support, supervise and assess clinical competencies of nursing staff and other multidisciplinary team members.
* Identify training needs and prepare learning materials.
* Promote current developments in evidence‑based practice.
Quality
* Communicate examples of good practice throughout the Trust.
* Support role development by providing and receiving reflective feedback.
* Maintain accurate records and provide statistical data.
* Prepare audit results for service evaluation.
* Participate in audit/research projects and coordinate with personnel to initiate practice change.
* Actively involved in Trust strategy relating to The Essence of Care and The Patient Experience.
Person Specification
Essential
* RGN Level 1
* Degree‑level qualification in a relevant nursing subject (or pursuing)
* Prepared for mentorship
* Post‑registration experience in relevant fields (oncology, critical care, acute medicine, A+E)
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to manage own workload, prioritise and complete tasks effectively
* IT literate
* Evidence of sound clinical knowledge
* Flexible, reliable, highly committed and motivated
* Conscientious, hardworking, high organisational ability
* Able to work without supervision
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
Desirable
* Follow clinical education courses (palliative care, oncology, critical care)
* Demonstrable oncology knowledge
* Experience of working to deadlines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
* Employer name: The Christie NHS FT
* Address: Critical Care Outreach Team – E00333, Manchester, M20 4BX
* Website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/
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