Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical1. To support the senior nutrition nurse and be responsible for own caseload providing an expert assessment plan and evaluation within the specialist area for enteral tubes2. To conduct regular ward visits to ensure compliance with nutritional standards and act as a resource for nutrition care planning and feeding tubes care delivery.3. To be involved in patient selection and education regarding enteral and parenteral nutrition support.4. To attend multidisciplinary / best interest meetings to discuss management of patients requiring enteral or parenteral nutrition at home.5. To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation on the patient electronic system of individual patients in line with local and national standards and trust policy on confidentiality.6. To cover and support the organisation of home parenteral nutrition feed discharge patients as required alongside other nutrition nurse colleagues

Enteral7. To counsel and educate patients during the consent process for placement of enteral feeding tubes.8. To be competent to place nasogastric feeding tubes.9. To coordinate the gastrostomy service in collaboration with the senior nutrition nurse and interventional radiology team.10. To provide follow-up after interventional procedures for nutritional support and help with audit of outcome data.11. To be able to place secondary gastrostomy tube devices in hospital.12. To work alongside the dietitians and be involved in the setting up of a home enteral feed to ensure a safe and timely discharge.13. To educate and support the patient, carers, nursing staff and district nurses on the care of enteral feeding tubes before and after discharge.14. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutritional nursing care service to patients in line with national standards.15. To work closely with the nutrition nurse teams, dietitians, nurse leaders and nurse clinicians to promote good practice and lead and support changes in practice16. To take an active role in audit and annually supporting the review of nursing guidelines, policies and patient information concerning enteral and parenteral nutrition in conjunction with the dietitians and senior nutrition nurse.17. To identify clinical issues and incidents within the Trust that reduces the quality of care within the specialist service. Devise strategies to counter these to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.18. To maintain patient data and statistics for service development19. To attend and participate in departmental, professional update meetings and trust nutrition related meetings.20. To be responsible for own clinical professional development (CPD) to maintain competency and to ensure best practice.21. Take an active part in professional networks to ensure the exchange of knowledge and ideas, both locally and nationally. Contribute to the development of national policy.22. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse provide specialist nursing knowledge of nutritional care to medical and nursing staff and students23. In conjunction with the senior nutrition nurse deliver an education programme on the nurse management of oncology patients receiving nutrition support internally and externally at regional level to nursing staff and other health care professionals.24. To work with the senior nutrition nurse to develop the nutrition link nurse group and be accountable to the Nutrition steering group.25. To promote good nursing practice in enteral and parenteral feeding to ward staff.26. To participate in the education of nursing staff on nutritionally screening patients, care planning and protected mealtimes and carry out regular audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration
• Diploma or degree in nursing studies

Desirable

• Mentorship module

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute setting NHS experience
• Experience in oncology
• Evidence of clinical audit
• Evidence of educational study in nutrition
• Evidence of interest in nutrition
• Evidence in recent management and care of patients with feeding tubes

Desirable

• Evidence of setting standards and producing action plans
• Experience in endoscopic / radiological procedures
• Experience in gastroenterology

Skills

Essential

• Able to deliver a high standard of evidence based individual patient care
• To provide all nursing care in line with Trust policies and protocols
• Good interpersonal skills and initiative.
• Able to work as part of a team Independently insert nasogastric tube
• Ability to train patients/carers for enteral tube care
• Assess gastrostomy tubes
• Provide aftercare for feeding tubes
• Able to teach formally and informally
• Able to present information written and verbal
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Replace gastrostomy tubes

Knowledge

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of nursing issues in relation to nutritional support, enteral feeding and parenteral feeding
• Understanding of national nutrition standards and guidelines (CQC, NPSA, PLACE, NICE)
• Knowledge of endoscopic and radiologic procedures for nutritional support
• Evidence of own personal continuing professional development (CPD)

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Able to work as autonomous practitioner
• Able to manage own workload

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Dietetic Nursing - E00975

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. CLINICAL PRACTICE

Provide a specialist nursing service for patients and donors undergoing clinical apheresis, using advanced specialist knowledge, clinical judgement and decision-making to deliver safe, effective and individualised care.

Provide timely written and verbal information, advice and support to patients, donors and relatives to facilitate informed consent, shared decision-making and understanding of the apheresis pathway.

Maintain current specialist knowledge of clinical apheresis and cellular therapy collection procedures, relevant protocols, standards and practices, and apply this knowledge to clinical care and service development.

Coordinate and plan apheresis treatment pathways with members of the multidisciplinary team, including internal and external services, to ensure procedures are appropriately scheduled and communicated.

Lead the day-to-day clinical apheresis service, including autonomous management of a designated patient caseload and undertaking apheresis procedures as required.

Liaise directly with the consultant medical team regarding the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual programmes of care and apheresis protocols.

Participate in outpatient clinics and support medical assessment of patients requiring apheresis, including assessment of venous access, confirmation of mobilisation and collection requirements, and communication of the planned pathway to relevant teams.

Ensure all documentation required for apheresis procedures is prepared and completed in a timely manner in accordance with departmental requirements and regulatory standards.

Work with the quality and data manager to maintain accurate records, collect relevant activity and outcome data, support service evaluation and contribute to change and improvement.

Develop, implement and review clinical apheresis policies, procedures and protocols, and participate in clinical audit, regulatory accreditation activity, annual reporting and quality manual development, including JACIE and HTA requirements.

Proactively review trial and commercial documentation relating to apheresis procedures and participate in relevant meetings to ensure requirements are understood and incorporated into the clinical pathway.

2. EDUCATION

Act as an expert resource within the organisation in the field of apheresis and cellular therapy collections, providing advice and support to the multidisciplinary team.

Plan and deliver training and education relating to apheresis and associated practice for members of the multidisciplinary team within and external to the Trust.

Coordinate the training, orientation and competency assessment of members of the clinical apheresis team, ensuring appropriate support and supervision are available.

Promote the professional development of staff within the clinical apheresis team and support the identification and achievement of learning needs.

Maintain own professional development and ensure mandatory and role-specific education and training requirements are met.

Represent the organisation and department nationally and internationally as an expert in cellular therapy collections, as appropriate.

3. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

Manage the clinical apheresis nursing and nursing team in collaboration with the providing visible professional leadership and acting as a role model.

Provide confident management, leadership and specialist advice to staff within areas of responsibility, supporting effective communication, teamwork and safe practice.

Lead the development and implementation of standards for clinical apheresis practice and patient care, ensuring that standards are monitored and audited.

Lead planning meetings with medical and laboratory colleagues to coordinate the apheresis programme in conjunction with cellular therapy and donor coordinators.

Coordinate the scheduling of apheresis procedures and contribute to effective capacity planning and communication across the patient pathway.

Work within agreed budgetary constraints and support efficient procurement and management of clinical stocks, equipment and resources.

Ensure team objectives and key performance indicators are established and that mechanisms are in place to demonstrate compliance, activity and performance.

Contribute to human resource management, recruitment and implementation of relevant Trust human resource policies for staff within the service.

4. RESEARCH

Maintain current knowledge of relevant research and evidence relating to apheresis, cellular therapy collections and specialist nursing practice.

Support the application and evaluation of research findings to promote quality, evidence-based clinical practice.

Develop research interests within the specialist field of clinical apheresis and cellular therapy collections.

Participate, as required, in research and audit undertaken by members of the multidisciplinary team.

Review apheresis-related research applications in relation to established clinical practice, standards and service requirements

5. PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL

Communicate professionally and courteously with patients, donors, relatives, colleagues and external stakeholders, using effective communication skills at all levels.

Demonstrate leadership by example through clear, fair and professional relationships with colleagues, sound organisation and effective clinical judgement.

Recognise and work within the limits of own professional competence, maintain confidentiality and practise in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant Trust policies.

Participate fully in performance review, identifying learning goals, development needs and support requirements.

Actively seek and engage in appropriate mentorship and professional supervision to support reflection and development, and provide supervision and support to colleagues.

Demonstrate the agreed Trust values and behaviours and take accountability for own attitude, conduct and professional behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant specialist education/training in haematology, apheresis, cellular therapy

Desirable

• Oncology/Haematology or transplant related courses
• Non-medical prescribing
• Working towards a masters in a health-related subject

Experience

Essential

• Substantial post-registration experience in Adult Haematology and/or cellular therapy
• Extensive experience of Clinical Apheresis and Cellular therapy collections
• Experience of coordinating complex patient pathways and working across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of clinical leadership, staff support, training and competency assessment

Desirable

• Experience of supporting research activity within specialist practice
• Experience of audit, quality improvement, policy/protocol development and regulatory/accreditation requirements

Skills

Essential

• Trained in Apheresis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• IT skills
• Leadership and Management
• Decision making

Desirable

• Advanced Communication course

Knowledge

Essential

• Therapeutic Apheresis
• Cellular therapies processes and stem cell transplantation

Desirable

• Knowledge of current research and emerging developments in apheresis and cellular therapy
• Knowledge of research governance and study processes

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
• Demonstrates professional, respectful, inclusive and patient-centred practice

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Specialist Nursing - E00286

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include:

Act as a point of contact for the Research and Development core team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to general trial conduct. Assist with the general administrative duties associated with the set up and initiation of rials within an assigned team, under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Assist with completion of activity logs to enable invoices to be raised. Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.

Assist with the processing of trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines, under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Provide administrative support to the Clinical Research Nurses and Principal Investigators for safety reporting in accordance with protocol requirements, under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Complete team reporting mechanisms (i.e. recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers and electronic proformas).

Assist the Clinical Trials Coordinators with the development of trial workbooks for review by the lead Clinical Research Nurse and Principal Investigator.

Ensure collection of clinical case notes for all patients, so that these are available as needed, for monitoring and audit purposes.

Complete case report forms as per sponsor requirements and liaise with clinical trial monitors to ensure the data sent is valid and their requirements are met at site monitoring visits. This will be under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, archival tumour blocks, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.

Arrange shipping and delivery of relevant trial data and documents including import/export of tumour blocks, ECGs and copy scans. Arrange team and trial related meetings as required, producing minutes in a timely manner.

Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to a clinical trial in collaboration with the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary).

Assist with general preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams, under the direct supervision of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators and lead Clinical Research Nurse.

Assist with trial document archiving by following the Trusts archiving guidelines.

Ensure that office/ trial related supplies are adequate and assist with the ordering process.

Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment teams. Demonstrates the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or administration experience

Desirable

• Degree in a science or health related discipline

Experience

Essential

• Experience of administrative tasks including data management

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a clinical trials or research environment
• Experience of working within a health care system

Skills

Essential

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organisational skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite

Knowledge

Essential

• Some understanding of the clinical trials process

Desirable

• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer.
• Knowledge of patient information systems

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Flexible With ability to adapt to service requirements
• Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team

Desirable

• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Renal - Q01128

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To participate as a member of the IPU core nursing team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
• To demonstrate high standards of individual patient care with a commitment to the development of evidence-based practice.
• To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Develop good working relationships and promote effective communication between all clinical grades of staff within the multi-disciplinary IPU team.
• The post holder will be proactive towards change and change management.
• Take responsibility for your own professional development.
• To monitor the progress of learners and in particular their skills in carrying out practical procedures.
• Demonstrate professional accountability.
• Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
• Ensure that all prescribed drugs and treatments are given correctly and in accordance with Trust policy, including the correct care and custody of controlled drugs.
• Offer help and advice to the patients relatives and friends responding to their individual needs in a caring supportive manner.
• Ensure safe use and efficient management of equipment and supplies.
• Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives.
• Provide clear and concise patient handover to other members of the team.
• To participate as a member of the IPU team with knowledge in the care of the patients on the unit.
• To competently care for the patient including the assessment, planning and evaluation of programs of care.
• Liaise and integrate with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care and promote a team approach to working.
• Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights. In all situations ensure consideration is made to the patients cultural background.
• Recognises peoples differences and act in a non-discriminatory way.
• Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff. Document same. Liaise, communicate and negotiate with colleagues to ensure co-operation in achieving departmental objectives, promoting good working relationships and establishing team spirit. Contribute to effective team working, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential.

Take responsibility for your own professional development.Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.Rotate into the endoscopy unit.Rotate into the nurse lead dressings clinics.Escalate concerns in a patients condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staffInitiate referrals to other members of the healthcare team.To report departmental affairs to the Sister / Charge Nurse.Can priorities workload to manage the care for a group of patientsTo ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times

Freedom to Act

Works autonomously. Required to act independently within appropriate guidelines, deciding when it is necessary to refer to their manager.

Physical Effort

Will be required to be able to undertake a range of manual procedures including assistance with the movement of patients and equipmentTo be able to manoeuvre between patients quickly to ensure emergency situations can be attended in a timely fashion.

Mental Effort

Ability to interpret complex information when there may be frequent, unplanned interruptions throughout the shift.

Infection Control

Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

Safeguarding Children, Young People and the Vulnerable Adult

All staff are responsible for ensuring that they are familiar with and adhere

to the Trusts Safeguarding procedures and guidelines.

All staff are required to attend safeguarding awareness training and undertake any additional training in relation to safeguarding relevant to their role.

Clinical Governance, Audit, Research and Development

• Work within trust guidelines, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Utilise incident reporting system.
• Support patient and public involvement activities in the IPU and DOSA area as appropriate, leading to service improvement
• Ensure compliance with untoward incident reporting & near misses
• Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights. Assist the IPU Matron in the effective use and monitoring the quality of supplies / equipment
• To take reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
• Be responsible for the assessment of needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of patient care in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct and reflect the Trusts policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Finance/ Physical Resources

• Responsible for the security and safe use of all Trust equipment.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of equipment within the Unit and on DOSA with regular checking of all equipment and ensuring that repairs are performed as soon as possible.
• Assist in the management of resources by participating in the selection, ordering and monitoring of departmental stock items.
• To ensure the safe keeping of patients property and valuables in line with Trust policy
• Assist the Matron to maintain IPU budgets and assist in cost saving projects
• Comply with best practice in the safe use of equipment by self and other members of the team, i.e. trainees / medical and nursing staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 or 2
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
• NMC valid PIN. Pre-Registration PIN number cannot be accepted

Desirable

• Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care
• Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute care or oncology setting

Desirable

• Previous acute care/oncology experience
• Plastic dressing and recovery/ airway management experience

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to deliver a high standard of nursing care
• Computer literacy
• Understanding need for evidence based practice

Desirable

• Cannulation/venepuncture skills
• ECG'S

Knowledge

Essential

• Participate in personal development

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Integrated Procedures Unit - E00326

Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Works closely with the Medical Secretaries to provide comprehensive support for all clinical work within the directorate.2. Work closely with clinicians to manage clinic templates including amending appointments slots, cancelling, reducing or adding new streams and adding ad hoc or new clinics onto the Patient Administration System (Careflow)3. Audio typing of correspondence and results, ensuring tight turnaround times are met.4. Is responsible for ensuring external correspondence is scanned efficiently into the patient electronic notes.5. Appropriately disseminates a variety of correspondence/documentation across the department.6. Requests and obtains case notes and x-rays/scans both internally and from other hospitals, using the agreed procedures.7. Ensures accurate input of patient details when entering data onto information databases and the patient administration system (Careflow).8. Routinely uses the case note tracking system to ensure all patient case notes are tracked to their location.9. Support the Day Unit with the preparation of clinics.10. Provides cover in times of absence.11. Assists in ensuring timely delivery of notes to the appropriate department for out-patient appointments and in-patient admissions.12. Assists in the registration of new patients to ensure they are seen within the cancer waiting time targets.13. Exchange information with patients and staff on the admission and discharge of patients, both verbally and in written format.14. Communicate with patients who may be anxious, angry or upset.15. Exchange relevant information with GPs and other health professionals.16. Deal compassionately with distressing situations.17. Liaise with other members of staff regarding case notes and patient visits.18. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.19. Always Remain professional when communicating with people in various situations.20. Undertakes other general office procedures, such as ordering stationery, opening and dispatching post, photocopying, printing etc.21. Any other duties deemed necessary for the effective running of the services, and in accordance with the grade of this post.22. Contributes to the training of new members of staff within a given area as required.23. Work with the Assistant Operations Manager and Secretaries to improve quality and range of services, with resources being managed according to agreed policies and priorities.24. To provide cross cover in periods of absence within the Administration Team and the wider Central Services Directorate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary-level education GCSW Maths and English at C-grade or above, or equivalent
• RSA/OCR typing/text transcription Stage II or equivalent experience

Desirable

• AMSPAR Full Diploma equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential

• Previous clerical and /or secretarial experience
• Experience of working with IT office packages

Desirable

• Previous clerical and/or secretarial experience in a hospital environment
• Experience of hospital administration system (PAS or equivalent)

Skills

Essential

• Audio / copy typing
• Word-processing - ability to produce accurate, well-presented work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to manage workload and priorities competing tasks effectively

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and familiarity with a range of software including Word, Excel, database packages, e-mail and web browsers

Values

Essential

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to use own initiative
• Reliability & confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible

Other

Essential

• To be flexible in order to meet the needs of the service and wider Central Services directorate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Central Administration - E00040

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Along with the service line senior leadership team, including Advanced Practitioners and Consultant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners will provide positive leadership, connecting patients, staff and partners with the vision and values of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.They will use their expert knowledge and skills to assist in leading and delivering safe and clinically effective, quality driven, personalised care for people within our communities. Working alongside the senior managers and clinicians, they will assist in leading services that meet the needs of patients and their families to achieve improved health outcomes and promote health and wellbeing while demonstrating care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.

The post holder will provide advanced and specialist level comprehensive assessments for patients with highly complex presentations, case management, treatment, and education. This will predominantly be delivered within the setting of their service line and may extend into inpatient and clinic settings to support with highly complex cases and patient pathways.

Central to the role will be critical thinking and using advanced decision-making skills to assess and manage patients accurately and safely. However, at no times should clinical staff work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this, they should immediately discuss this with their line manager.

The Advanced Practitioners position is service driven and will cover the four pillars of advanced practice as outlined in the multi-professional framework for Advanced Practice in England (2025); clinical practice; leadership and management; education and training; research, quality improvement and service development.

The Advanced Practitioners role will support senior leadership collectively delivering high quality, effective and consistent care. Fostering effective working relationships with colleagues across a range of specialties and agencies.Provide clinical/professional supervision and support for clinical staff and trainee advanced practitioners within the service line not purely within their own profession. This will be in an associate workplace supervisor role once more than 2 years qualified and at 3 years can be as a coordinating education supervisor (as guided by the specific University) having attended a supervisor training course.

Provide education and development in the delivery of core and specialist training for the service line. The post holder will be expected to support in the creation of an environment of continuous quality improvement, develop clinical practice and care pathways designed around the people within our services and to ensure that delivery of care is regularly reviewed ensuring CQC compliance and embedding NICE and other quality benchmarks in good practice.

Assist in the maintenance of a culture of service improvement which promotes quality and safety and striving to improve and develop.

To support in embedding evidence-based practice, clinical research, supporting a research portfolio for studies within the service line, linking with relevant stakeholders and recruiting patients for studies in fields relevant to their clinical practice.To promote and support patient and public involvement in research. To assist in and undertake local and national audits. To identify and support implementation of service improvement plans. A job plan will be agreed to meet service and role needs, specifying the ratio of contracted hours to be spent delivering direct patients care (maximum 80%) and the time to be spent undertaking supported professional activity (minimum 20%), being reviewed annually or more frequently as required.

Please see attached Job Description for full list of role requirements and duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered professional, (e.g., NMC/HCPC)
• Educated to MSc Degree Level 7 in advanced practice or equivalent, with NHSE Digital Staff badge demonstrating AP accreditation with The Centre for Advancing Practice
• IRM(E)R trained (where relevant to professional background and role)
• Blood product prescriber (where relevant to professional background and role)
• Non-medical prescriber (where relevant to professional background and role)

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Relevant research qualification - e.g., Good Clinical Practice
• Recognized leadership and management course
• Completion of relevant extended role scope competencies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of a senior professional role in relevant clinical specialty
• Enhanced clinical skills relevant to area of clinical practice
• Experienced in managing own caseload of patients as an independent practitioner
• Experience of implementing evidence-based practice
• Experience of working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in undertaking audit, quality improvement and service evaluation

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students and registered staff
• Experience of teaching and presenting at conference or other external meeting
• Experience of analysis and reporting of data
• Clinical experience of leading health care services within specialty
• Experience of research and implementation of evidence-based practice in relevant clinical specialty
• Experience in undertaking research projects and publishing articles
• Experience of inter-agency working and system delivery

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to enable communication with a wide range of stakeholders and for clinical purposes, negotiation, leadership, and influence. This includes managing highly complex communications where there may be barriers to understanding
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with meticulous attention to detail
• Complex planning and organisational skills
• Evidence of autonomous decision making
• Evidence of problem-solving skills
• Evidence of practice innovation and quality improvement
• IT skills for data management, reporting, presentation, and communication
• Evidence of enhanced clinical skills
• Self-motivated and able to prioritise within a large and varied workload
• Ability to identify and optimise learning opportunities
• Ability to work as part of a team and ability to command respect of the multi-disciplinary team
• Self-motivated, self-starter, and organised
• Flexible and adaptable at work to meet competing priorities
• Able to respond and prioritise unpredictable health presentations and ensure effective interventions are actioned
• Able to work in unpleasant working conditions on occasions, i.e., bodily fluids
• Enhanced knowledge of the multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice (2025

Knowledge

Essential

• Enhanced knowledge relevant to the specialty area
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies and experience of successful delivery in practice
• Knowledge of leadership strategies, personal leadership and how to lead successful change in an organisation
• Knowledge of teaching and learning styles
• Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Advanced knowledge of government strategies and policies relating to service and clinical leadership role
• Working knowledge of safety and governance frameworks and standards (including confidentiality/freedom of information/Caldicott regulations/CQC essential standards)
• Working knowledge of nursing, AHP and medical professional issues and developments

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours of The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Haematology Oncology - E00292

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Wilmslow Road

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Assists with the care of patients by:- Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse undertake care delivery, record the patient interventions carried out utilising the patients nursing records. These records must be countersigned by the Registered Nurse who delegated the duties.- Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights.- Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations.- Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately.- Ensure patients nutritional needs are met by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary. Record intake on food charts, where in place. Support nutritional monitoring by weighing patients.- Assist, direct and escort patients/visitors where and when appropriate.- Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns.- Fluid balance monitoring.- Handling patients personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.- Providing enhanced therapeutic observations of care as required.- Carrying out of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required.

2. Complete all appropriate documentation relevant to care provided and update patients named nurse / shift coordinator where required.

3. Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.

4. Perform and record patients vital signs as directed - temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse, oxygen saturations, modified early warning scores, height & weight, urine testing (including Midstream Specimen, 24Hr urine collection, etc.) - as per Trust policy, reporting results to the Registered Nurse on duty, or in their absence to a Medic.

5. Provide a clinical phlebotomy service demonstrating expertise according to Phlebotomy guidelines and ensure that the samples and specimens are forwarded to appropriate laboratory services. Perform venous cannulation. Carry out central venous catheter bloods and central line care as per trust policy. Have a basic understanding of normal and altered blood values and escalate results as appropriate to the Registered Nurse or in their absence a Medic.

6. Perform electrocardiograms (ECG) in line with Trust policy and reporting to the Registered Nurse and/or medical staff once completed.

7. Prepare individual patients and the environment to ensure effective movement and/or handling procedures. Assist patients in their mobility requirements; provide assistance to patients moving from stretchers, wheelchairs and toilets. Assist patients to improve and maximise their mobility, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team.

8. Assist in meal service as required in line with Trust hygiene and food handling policy.

9. At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. outpatients environment to discharge lounge/ward/other department. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support.

10. Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the unit/department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care.

11. Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for deceased persons. Ensure that all religious and cultural wishes, obligations are adhered with, in line with Trust policies and procedures..

12. Communicate well within the team at all times. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good team working relationship, by being fully involved, committed and participative to achieving full potential. Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery. Develop personal awareness of others perceptions, acknowledging and changing behaviour in response to any constructive feedback.

13. If working under bloods closer to home, you must own and hold vehicle business insurance, must hold valid UK drivers license and be confident driving around Greater Manchester and surrounding areas

14. Must feel confident and comfortable working alone and travelling around our satellite bloods closer to home sites delivering pre treatment investigations i.e. venepuncture and ECGs

Clinical Support:

1. Where appropriate, to answer queries promptly and courteously, taking appropriate actions according to the mode of enquiry or the information required. As appropriate, inform or refer enquiries or problems to the relevant qualified staff.

2. Assist the Registered Nurse in the process of undertaking clinical risk assessments e.g. recording height and weight, updating the nurse on any changes to a patients condition/ circumstances. Responsibility for undertaking the risk assessments lies with the Registered Nurse.

3. Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake.

4. Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for rest and sleep.

5. Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences.

6. Prepare trolleys for specific clinical procedures in line with trust policy utilising asceptic non touch technique practices.

7. Recognise and report abusive behaviour to an appropriate member of staff, documenting the same.

Environmental Support:

1. Be responsible for self and others through identifying risks and undertaking work activities in a safe manner.

2. Maintain cleanliness in the work environment, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control policies and guidance in line with Trust health and safety policies.

3. Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures.

4. Contribute to the general tidiness and cleanliness of the clinical environment including the correct disposal of waste.

5. Assist with the checking of clinic/department linen stock, where required. Contribute to the supply and maintenance of materials and equipment to ensure the efficient running of the clinical environment.

6. Assist with the checking and recording of deliveries to the clinical areas against original orders. Ensure stock rotation is undertaken to minimise the risk of equipment becoming out of date.

7. Assist in the transfer of materials and equipment as requested, including the maintenance of equipment as appropriate.

8. Report faults on the clinic/unit/department as necessary.

9. Reports all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy to shift coordinator or senior staff.

10. Contributes to the continuous improvement of services. May be required to demonstrate and assist more junior staff to gain clinical experience, skills and knowledge.

11. Undertake all training required to perform duties effectively to the requirements of the post, including but not limited to attending all required mandatory training courses.

12. Maintain own professional portfolio in accordance with personal development plans.

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

Administration:

1. Assist in preparing patients notes, relevant charts, nursing documentation, etc. and ensure that patient notes are available within the clinic/department and secure at all times.

2. Undertake clerical duties as directed by the Registered Nurse in relation to all verbal and written communications, ensuring messages and communications are passed to other team members, storage of patient information and retrieval of such information.

These duties and responsibilities are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and staff may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities consistent with the band.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational healthcare qualification at Level 3 or equivalent experience.
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Speciality specific training.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment, undertaking a range of clinical commitments.
• Experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of working within more than one speciality within a health care environment.
• Oncology experience.

Sk

Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Competent in clinical skills appropriate to the job role (including taking and recording vital signs, ECGs, phlebotomy, cannulation).
• Basic IT skills.
• Must hold a full UK drivers license and own an operational vehicle.

Desirable

• Ability to demonstrate care skills to more junior healthcare support workers.

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth understanding of the healthcare support worker role in an outpatient setting.
• Participate in personal development.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent training.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Committed to delivering high standards of patient/customer care.
• Empathetic and Caring.
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster (including weekend working where required).

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Outreach - E00010

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide a highly specialist clinical pharmacy services to outpatients within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service and develop a good working partnership with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a high quality SACT service is provided to patients.. To provide specialist clinical pharmacy services to haematology patients with both malignant and non-malignant conditions in accordance with all departmental, Trust national and international standards, procedures and policies. To be responsible for the delivery and development of an out-patient clinical practice,

Provides expert professional advice to patients/clients, carers, and staff, working in partnerships with patients, families, and other professionals to formulate robust care pathways that are ethically sound and in the interest of the patients.

To be an independent prescriber and prescribe to appropriate patients in agreement with the relevant consultants.

Maintain and develop expertise and competence within the field of clinical haematology to enable collaboration with other practitioners and medical staff, and to facilitate the management of patients.

To consent patients for treatment and procedures as per hospital policy if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information to patients and carers. This may include results of scans; management options and discusses details of prognosis including palliative care if deemed appropriate within scope of competency and practice.

Educate patients and their carers on issues surrounding health promotion and illness prevention. Promote and facilitate changes to lifestyle where appropriate.

To work closely with and provide pharmaceutical advice to medical staff, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and patients.

To contribute to the development, of and maintenance of the peripheral site pharmacy provision on the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service unit in conjunction with The Mid Cheshire NHS trust pharmacy services and the Christie Trust NHS and third-party providers responsible for supplying supportive care medication and SACT including clinical trial medications, where appropriate.

To work with the peripheral site clinical trials pharmacist, where appropriate on development of site initiation on existing trials and other trial related activities, as required To provide a highly specialised clinical pharmacy service. Ensure patient centered care and that the use of medicines is optimised. This will include:

Taking drug histories on admission/ completion of medicines reconciliation Review of medication to ensure its safe and effective use Review of medication in line with interpretation of appropriate results of investigations Therapeutic drug monitoring as appropriate Patient education about their medicines Participation in Multidisciplinary team meetings Development of evidence-based treatment protocols for use within individual departments or Trust wide Facilitate the implementation of local and national guidelines Influencing prescribers, encourage formulary compliance where appropriate. Demonstrating professional accountability to patients

To conduct appropriate drug use reviews within oncology as determined by the Medicines Management Group or individual departments.

To assist consultants within the Christie Haematology @ Leighton Service in the preparation of new drug requests/ unlicensed drug applications for submission to the drug and therapeutics committee

To monitor the Christie Haeamtology @ Leighton drug expenditure regarding haematology services assessing any financial pressures. Identify changes in prescribing practice that may impact on the setting of the drugs budget, including new prescribing practice (horizon scanning) and report to Director of pharmacy, Lead Haematology pharmacists and Clinical Haematology Service Manager

To attend relevant MDT meetings, relevant specialist pharmacy groups and contribute to meetings relevant to the designated disease group as appropriate.

To communicate with general practitioners and community pharmacists regarding the supply of unusual or non-standard medicines.

To participate in service evaluation and future initiatives, audit, record clinical interventions and activity data.

Contributes to the education program to all health care professionals in informal and formal settings relating to haematology practice. This will be training and education locally, nationally, and internationally (e.g., presenting at meetings, study days, conferences).

Acts as a role model, educator, supervisor, coach, and mentor, seeking to instil and develop the confidence of others To undertake clinical audit and practice research as part of the multi-disciplinary audit process within the designated disease group and clinical pharmacy service.

To support, develop and maintain drug protocols, treatment guidelines and standard operating procedures both within the clinical pharmacy service and the haematology unit. Reviewing evidence-based guidelines and protocols in conjunction with fellow healthcare professionals, in order to advance the safe, clinical effective and cost-efficient use of medicines for patients.

To be aware of the processes surrounding the maintenance of local and national databases surrounding medication use related to the haematology service including immunoglobulins.

To ensure compliance with the Trust patient safety schemes.

To ensure appropriate use of antibiotics and antifungal agents and contribute to relevant audits as required.. Represent the haematology service at appropriate clinical unit and divisional meetings including peripheral site MDT group meetings on request.

To monitor and interpret published evidence and computer reports of drug usage, to use this data to report to the lead clinicians and Director of Pharmacy, implementing agreed policies aimed at improving patient outcomes and containing drug expenditure.

To support the Electronic Prescribing process across the Trust.

To support the designated cancer disease group through the development and implementation of electronic prescribing for outpatients.

To support prescribing at the individual patient level, contributing to the optimisation of patients drug therapy with due consideration to risk/benefit issues.

Facilitate effective communication about relevant pharmacy issues to clinicians and senior managers and the identification of opportunities for development of pharmacy services to match identified services and care needs.

To demonstrate awareness and commitment to the Trusts Clinical Governance Plan.

In conjunction with the Lead Haematology Pharmacist and Principal Pharmacist in Clinical Services, to establish processes for the setting of standards of care, identifying the risks involved and implement changes that need to occur to achieve these.

To identify and report any systemic or preventable errors associated with medicines within the Cancer Centre Services Division and facilitate learning.

General Duties

To assist and participate in the development, implementation and management of training initiatives and competency frameworks

Together with colleagues to be involved in the maintenance of cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services and to participate in their regular review and development.

To represent pharmacy and act as a link person at relevant meetings and conferences.

To provide education and training to pharmacy, medical and nursing staff. To participate in the clinical training of pharmacists and foundation year trainee pharmacists if required.

To be responsible for the clinical screening/review of SACT prescriptions for designated patient groups, including clinical trial prescriptions and to clinically screen/ review in-patient and outpatient prescriptions.

To give advice on the storage, administration and therapeutic use of drugs to patients, medical / nursing staff and other colleagues. To provide written information as necessary.

To follow local, Trust and National guidelines for safe medicines practice.

To identify own training needs and maintain a CPD portfolio. To undertake any other duties consistent with the nature of the post as requested by the Pharmacy Managers and the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Vocational Masters Degree or equivalent in Pharmacy
• Membership of General Pharmaceutical Council
• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Independent prescribing qualification

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration hospital pharmacy experience within oncology and/or haemato-oncology
• Financial awareness and drug budgets
• Providing medicines information and advice
• Screening/ reviewing prescriptions including oral chemotherapy.
• Training or teaching pharmacy/nursing/medical staff
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Desirable

• Audit or research work.

Skills

Essential

• Teaching and presentation skills and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills for conveying complex concepts.
• Ability to coach, motivate and inspire
• Networking amongst internal and external professional/organisation
• Able to work efficiently and use own initiative and have good time management
• Work within and always promote the Trusts values and behaviours

Desirable

• Project implementation.

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of a sound clinical knowledge base in clinical hematology and haemato oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical governance

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Quality clinical governance and risk assessment abilities
• Patient and customer focus
• Continuous Improvement

Desirable

• Demonstrates clinical governance

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Pharmacy Clinical - E00920

Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional

.Manage and generally supervise the ward in the absence of senior staff.

Take individual responsibility for the nursing care of a group of patients as a registered nurse

3. Provide a supportive role within the Acute Assessment Unit for nursing, medical and clerical Staff

4. Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs

5. To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions

6. To participate in the emergency care of patients and give any necessary instructions, including transfer information

7. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department

8. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistants acting as mentor to designated staff

9. To welcome patients to the ward and its routine

10. Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients, liaising closely with triage/admission staff, medical staff and other wards

11. To liaise with medical and para medical personnel and community organisations

12. To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects

13. To act as support for other ward nurses in relation to acute emergency care

14. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products from key departments

15. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs

16. Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the AAU

17. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge

18. Liaise with staff member responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels

19. Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely as per policy

20. Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines

21. Assist medical staff with procedures

22. Carry out certain procedures such as cannulation and 12 lead ECGs and be prepared to learn new skills

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan

2. To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack

3. Complete Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills Programme and Cannulation Skills Training and update annually

4. Annually attend all mandatory study days as per Trust and unit guidance

PERSONAL

1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship

2. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires

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

4. 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

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

6. To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise

7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the AAUs philosophy of giving mutual support

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN Level 1 or 2
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Desirable

• Post Graduate certificate in cancer care / oncology or acute care
• Post graduate certificate in teaching and assessing

Experience

Essential

• Experience in an acute care/oncology setting

Desirable

• Post Reg acute care/oncology experience

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Ability to deliver high standard of nursing care
• Computer literacy
• Understanding need for evidence based practice

Desirable

• Cannulation/venepuncture skills
• ECG'S

Knowledge

Essential

• Participate in personal development

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Desirable

• Understanding/experience of current national initiatives

Other

Essential

• Rotation to night duty as required
• Team player
• Willingness to be involved with ward/unit/Trust initiatives

Desirable

• Understanding/experience of current national initiatives

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Acute Assessment Unit - E00851

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Operational Service Delivery

Support the delivery of domestic and deep clean services in line with service specifications, Trust procedures and the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained to deliver high quality services, including reactive and emergency cleaning responses. Coordinate daily work allocation, cleaning schedules and rotas to ensure continuity and consistency of service delivery. Participate in and support rapid response and emergency cleaning requirements as required. Ensure services are delivered efficiently, making effective use of resources while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Provide day to day supervision, guidance and support to domestic and deep clean staff, and support Domestic Supervisors in the effective management of their teams. Promote positive performance, attendance, conduct and wellbeing in line with Trust policies and the NHS People Promise. Support staff induction, training, ongoing development and refresher training to ensure competence, compliance and service continuity. Support the training of clinical teams in relation to cleaning responsibilities, in line with the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness. Conduct return to work discussions and attendance support processes, including phased returns, risk assessments, Occupational Health referrals and staff wellbeing initiatives, liaising with the Deputy Support Services Manager as appropriate. Arrange and conduct stages of the management of attendance process in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. Support recruitment activities using the Trusts e recruitment system (Trac), including shortlisting, coordination of interviews and onboarding processes, in line with Trust guidance. Undertake regular one to one meetings and development reviews with Domestic Supervisors and domestic/deep clean staff to support performance, development and engagement. Foster an inclusive, respectful and supportive working environment that values diversity, promotes equality and complies with Trust Equality and Diversity Policy.

Monitor cleaning standards through routine audits, inspections and electronic monitoring systems, working in partnership with Infection Prevention and Control teams. Ensure timely follow up of audit actions and contribute to service improvements where standards fall below expected levels. Undertake regular ward and departmental visits to monitor quality, address concerns and provide operational support. Contribute to investigations and responses to complaints, incidents and feedback related to cleaning services, identifying learning opportunities and supporting continuous improvement.

Act as a point of contact for operational cleaning matters, responding to enquiries in a professional, courteous and timely manner. Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, visitors and stakeholders to support service delivery and maintain positive working relationships. Work collaboratively with clinical and non clinical teams to support cleaning requirements and service developments. Hold service meetings, toolbox talks and staff briefings to ensure clear communication, engagement and awareness.

Deliver or support operational training, including the safe use of cleaning equipment, products and approved cleaning procedures. Provide guidance and advice to staff to support safe working practices, health and safety compliance and service quality. Maintain own knowledge, skills and mandatory training requirements, including the effective use of IT and electronic monitoring systems relevant to the role.

Ensure staff work in compliance with health and safety legislation, COSHH requirements and local risk assessments. Support the reporting, investigation and follow up of incidents and near misses using Trust reporting systems. Promote a culture of safety and take appropriate action to address unsafe practices or environments, escalating concerns where required.

Support the management of stock control, ordering and distribution of cleaning consumables and equipment. Ensure equipment is used correctly, maintained appropriately and reported promptly for repair or servicing as required. Contribute to the accurate completion and maintenance of departmental records, including rotas, stock usage and operational documentation.

Work within Trust and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, using initiative to resolve routine operational issues. Escalate complex, sensitive or high risk issues to the Deputy Support Services Manager as appropriate.

The role requires regular movement across clinical and nonclinical areas of the Trust. The post holder may occasionally work in demanding environments, including checking or supporting cleaning in patient care areas requiring enhanced infection prevention measures, and in areas with higher levels of dust or pest issues, supported by appropriate training and controls. Physical activity may include demonstrating cleaning techniques, operating cleaning equipment and handling supplies. The role involves managing competing priorities and responding to interruptions within a busy operational environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Cleaning, Facilities, Supervision or Customer Services or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE (or equivalent) in English

Desirable

• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in cleaning and support services

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within cleaning, domestic, facilities or support services
• Experience of supervising staff, including rota allocation and service coordination
• Experience of maintaining service standards in a regulated or operational environment
• Experience managing attendance/wellbeing issues

Desirable

• Previous experience working within a healthcare or NHS environment

Skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage routine performance or conduct issues in line with Trust policies
• Ability to remain calm in a busy environment
• Basic IT skills relevant to the role (e.g. email, e-rostering, monitoring systems)

Desirable

• Familiar with Synbiotix monitoring systems.

Knowledge

Essential

• Cleaning methods, equipment and safe systems of work
• Infection Prevention and Control principles
• Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles

Desirable

• Awareness of National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness

Values

Essential

• Professional, reliable and flexible approach to work
• Supportive and inclusive management style
• Commitment to patient-focused services and high standards
• Demonstrates Trust values and behaviours, including respect and inclusion

Desirable

• Evidence of champion diversity and inclusion

Others

Essential

• Must be able to work unsocial hours and demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Domestics - E00235

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The specific responsibilities will depend on the requirements of each team, but may include:

Act as a point of contact for the core Research and Development team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to trial set up and general trial conduct.

Set up and initiation of allocated trials within an assigned team, under the guidance of the Senior Clinical Trials Coordinators.

Track all payments throughout each clinical trial including completion of activity logs and requesting invoices to be raised.

Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.

Process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines.

Provide administrative support to the Clinical Research Nurses and Principal Investigators for safety reporting in accordance with protocol requirements.

Complete team reporting mechanisms (i.e. recruitment activity logs, patient visit logs, costing spreadsheets, case report form trackers and electronic proformas).

Produce trial workbooks for review by the lead Clinical Research Nurse and Principal Investigator for assigned studies and ensure version control is maintained.

Ensure collection of clinical case notes for all patients, so that these are available as needed, for monitoring and audit purposes.

Complete case report forms as per sponsor requirements, and liaise with clinical trial monitors to ensure the data sent is valid and their requirements are met at site monitoring visits.

Cross check, confirm data and complete query resolution with sponsors and third parties in a timely manner.

Completion of clinical trial specific databases with data from various sources such as questionnaires, hospital records and other electronic and paper sources.

Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, archival tumour blocks, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.

Arrange shipping and delivery of relevant trial data and documents including import/export of tumour blocks, ECGs and copy scans.

Arrange team and trial related meetings as required, producing minutes in a timely manner.

Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to a clinical trial.

If required attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team.

Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

Assist with trial document archiving by following the Trusts archiving guidelines.

Ensure that office/ trial related supplies are adequate and assist with the ordering process.

Undertake general administrative tasks as delegated by managerial representatives from the Research Division to contribute to the smooth running of the patient recruitment Teams.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or Administration experience.

Desirable

• Degree in Science or Health related discipline.
• Relevant training courses in Clinical Research.
• Qualification in computing or information technology /Relevant IT experience.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in Administration including data management.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Clinical Trials environment.
• Relevant experience within a Good Clinical Practice and Research Environment.

Skills

Essential

• Good written communication skills.
• Good understanding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral communication skills.

Desirable

• Good understanding and demonstrated use of the full Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the Clinical Trials process.
• Familiar with GCP guidelines/EU directives.

Desirable

• Understanding of Medical Terminology and Cancer.
• Understanding of case report forms.
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance.
• Knowledge of patient information systems.

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.

Other

Essential

• Ability to work to tight and/or unexpected deadlines.
• Flexible with ability to adapt to service requirements.
• Hardworking; ability to manage a busy workload.
• Ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team.
• Tactful and diplomatic.

Desirable

• Ability to troubleshoot effectively.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Phase 1 - Q01312

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Contribute to clinical governance policy development and implementation and the embedding of new and existing systems and processes across the division.

Promote a culture of risk management across the division.

Work collaboratively to monitor and achieve divisional objectives, in relation to clinical governance processes and policies.

In conjunction with the management teams within the division, provide staff with expert advice as necessary on risk management, practice, service evaluation and audit.

Support divisional managers with the implementation of the clinical governance agenda, including the risk management strategy and contribute to the Corporate Clinical Governance and Risk Strategies as required.

Collaborate with the Trusts Quality & Standards Team to ensure governance and risk management processes are integrated with, and congruent to, corporate strategy.

Evaluate current practice in the division through standard setting and audit, promoting evidence-based practice, ensuring clinical leaders and managers are involved.

Lead and support others to lead the appropriate levels of incident investigations in the division.

Influence and contribute to the development and delivery of training and development for all members of the multi-professional teams in the division to enhance patient care and monitor the implementation and evaluation of the divisions training strategy in relation to risk management.

Leadership

Support the clinical governance manager with leading the provision and development of a specialist level of risk management support to the division and manage, in conjunction with lead clinicians, the implementation of the risk management objectives within the division.

Motivate and inspire others to create and maintain enthusiasm for the clinical governance agenda and a good working environment. Actively seek to improve the services provided.

Support the integration of research evidence into practice.

Support the divisional clinical governance manager and senior management team in collaboration with professional heads of service and consultant leads for clinical governance, review national guidelines, reports and recommendations, ensuring local action plans are devised to meet national recommendations. Monitor the implementation of such action plans, producing exception reports for the divisional board where necessary.

System Monitoring and Report Production

Review incident forms and risk assessments and analyse, identify and report significant risk trends and issues arising at a ward, department, specialty or divisional level. This involves receiving, analysing and presenting highly complex and sensitive information relating to incidents and complaints involving patients, members of the public and healthcare staff.

Assist the clinical governance manager in the preparation and presentation of timely written and verbal reports pertaining to risk as required for a variety of audiences including the divisional board and the Trust risk & quality governance committee. This information must be clear and succinct and focus management action towards key areas of risk.

Provide practical guidance to managers and staff regarding the population and use of the risk register as a tool to support all Trust staff to monitor progress made against risks identified.

In conjunction with lead clinicians, maintain and evaluate the risk register within the division, monitoring implementation of agreed actions and updating the register following quarterly review, escalating relevant issues to the divisional board as appropriate.

Incident Investigation

Lead investigations and support other staff in the division to investigate significant incidents and near misses with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that Trust-wide policy guiding investigations is followed and that action plans are developed, implemented, monitored, and reviewed for effectiveness. Ensure that outstanding actions are escalated using the Trust systems and processes and present these findings back to the divisional board, executive review group and relevant staff groups.

Promote the dissemination of recommendations from reviews. Support the division in learning from reviews and feedback lessons learnt across the Trust and externally where appropriate.

Assist the clinical governance manager to provide expert advice on existing and new legislation and guidance and specific advice in the event of serious untoward incidents (SUIs). Facilitate root cause analysis meetings and alike, to following serious incidents and monitor the implementation of any recommendations arising from investigations, disseminate Trust wide learning and report internally and externally as appropriate.

Work closely with the health and safety manager and support the resolution of non-clinical risk issues where appropriate.

Service Improvement / Practice Development

In collaboration with lead nurses and other professional heads identify areas where professional practice could be improved and lead change in collaboration with other professionals to improve care.

Working in collaboration with the divisional management team, respond to patient views and external assessment to identify areas of potential practice development.

Work directly with clinical staff as required ensuring that practice standards are being implemented.

Ensure current clinical guidance, external reviews and accreditations are discussed and reviewed by senior clinicians within agreed time limits, consultation takes place with staff and/or patient groups and changes are communicated to staff.

Education

Facilitate a supportive, learning environment for practitioners.

Assist in the production of learning bulletins/newsletters, ensuring content provides clinical updates for staff; production is timely, and content is quality controlled.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Healthcare related subject.
• Current professional registration

Desirable

• Post basic qualification in leadership and/or management.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of expert professional/clinical knowledge in an area supplemented by specialist clinical training and CPD.
• Experience of working clinically post registration.
• Evidence of involvement in the development of a program of care, protocols, and audit.
• Evidence of initiative-taking involvement in the development of clinical practice.

Skills

Essential

• Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information.
• Evidence of effective people management and leadership skills.
• Can demonstrate assertiveness, tact and diplomacy appropriately.
• Computer literacy.
• Must be able to receive and present complex, sensitive or contentious information to large and influential groups.
• Negotiate with stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium, and long-term periods and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Experience of project principles techniques or quality improvement programmes.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.

Knowledge

Essential

• Has the ability to manage conflicting views and reconciles inter and intra professional differences of opinion.
• Working knowledge of the Datix Risk Management system.
• Knowledge of Governance and Risk areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience.

Values

Essential

• Mental effort: To exert frequent concentration - responding to frequent changing operational pressures and to deal with service issues.
• Emotional effort: The post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional circumstances.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Senior Nursing & Governance - E01005

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical care for research participants, as delegated by PIs and research nurses, within the boundaries of own knowledge, competence and skill level.Ensure that all research is undertaken according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Trust policies.Planning and organising day- to-day research and other activitiesConduct delegated data collection with participants, such as questionnaires and interviews.Collection of biological samples as required for the clinical protocol, this may include blood, urine, sputum etc.Preparation of sampling kits as described in study laboratory manuals, maintaining laboratory stock and shipping & tracking of research samples.Undertake research-related activities as required such as clinical observations and NEWS2, blood glucose monitoring, blood sampling (venepuncture and other venous access), PK sampling, cannulation and ECGs.Attend individual project meetings as required.Contribute to clinical and research governance processes, including adverse event and incident reporting, supporting any investigations.Understand and deliver care in accordance with regulatory approved clinical research protocols.Ensure all clinical activities are recorded in appropriate systems in a timely manner.Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be required to meet the clinical needs of the service.

Act as a point of contact for the core Research and Innovation team, study sponsors, clinical research organisations and specific research teams, communicating directly with them regarding data queries, monitoring visits and other enquiries relevant to trial set up and general trial conduct.Maintain investigator site files and essential documentation in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs to ensure they are kept inspection ready at all times.Process trial amendment submissions in accordance with ICH-GCP and Trust SOPs and timelines.Complete case report forms as per sponsor requirements, and liaise with clinical trial monitors to ensure the data sent is valid and their requirements are met at site monitoring visits.Cross check, confirm data and complete query resolution with sponsors and third parties in a timely manner.Completion of clinical trial specific databases with data from various sources such as questionnaires, hospital records and other electronic and paper sources.Liaise with internal and external NHS staff regarding case notes, data collection, archival tumour blocks, mortality data, and other general trial activities, which may be confidential and sensitive in nature.Ensure that data is available and up to date for any meetings related to a clinical trial.If required attend project related meetings, investigator meetings (abroad or teleconferences, as necessary) to convey the relevant information to the study team.Undertake general administrative tasks related to clinical trials as delegated by your line manager.Assist with preparation for audit and inspections within assigned teams.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or relevant experience

Desirable

• A research qualification / clinical research training
• Degree in science or health-related discipline
• National Care certificate (Christie Care Certificate)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a research environment Or Experience working in a healthcare environment

Desirable

• Data management experience
• Clinical research experience
• phlebotomy skills

Skills

Essential

• IT skills. Experience of using Email, Excel, Word and Outlook

Desirable

• Evidence of IT training
• Intra-venous access training, or a willingness to undertake this

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of ICH "Good Clinical Practice"
• Knowledge and understanding of patient observations

Desirable

• Knowledge of the clinical trial process
• Understanding of medical terminology and cancer
• Knowledge of patient information systems

Vaues

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to work flexibly and to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Melanoma - Q01060

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that the highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment is safe and accurate to operate, both for staff and patients, undertaking the appropriate machine checks and reporting any variances, faults, and malfunctions.

Undertake and evaluate radiation dose delivery and complex calculations involving a range of radiation types and energies.

Interpret, monitor, and evaluate the treatment prescriptions to ensure that radiotherapy is delivered accurately and reproducibly and in accordance with the quality system.

Evaluate delivery of radiotherapy through application and interpretation of treatment verification procedures.

Ensure the team follows appropriate systems and working methods to achieve the safe, timely achievement of workload targets.

Accurately position patient and operate highly complex radiotherapy and imaging equipment along the radiotherapy pathway.

Ensure the team keeps accurate records and comply with necessary policies and procedures.

Analyse systematically and evaluate all data and information relevant to patients diagnosis, ensuring the patient and their relatives are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Communicate confidential sensitive information, and provide emotional support, to patients and their carers/relatives including children and the terminally ill. Provide information to patients and their carers with regard to the radiotherapy pathway and expected side effects.

Communicate accurate and timely information with all other disciplines involved along the patients pathway.

With the team on the unit, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team manage areas of conflict and escalate as necessary.

Anticipate and identify common and complex treatment related side effects, offering advice and where necessary refer to other relevant health care professionals.

Provide, receive, and use sensitive information, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times, in line with information governance legislation.

Apply safe and effective moving and handling skills in order to protect patients and staff and abide by Health and safety legislation in the workplace.

Minimise risk of cross infection through contamination by bodily fluids/matter. In accordance with the infection control policy.

Implement the procedures and work instructions described for the department in accredited quality management system and report any variances.

Contribute to development of the quality management system by reviewing and writing work instructions and operating procedures.

Ensure all work and actions comply with local rules and current UK Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and IR(ME)R 2017.

Be aware of and participate in the audit and research within the department and the implementation of new processes and techniques.

Undertake training and competency to dispense medication under Patient Group Direction (PGD).

Participate in the extended shift system, bank holidays, weekend working and on-call.

Any other duties negotiated with the post holder, to develop their role in the organisation.

Achieve all the competencies as outlined by the radiotherapy education team, within a time period as outlined by line manager.

Supervisory & managerial

Lead, co-ordinate, supervise and manage a team of staff operating radiotherapy equipment and act as lead practitioner, making assessments and key decisions in regard to workload management, patient care, and treatment.

Teaching and training

Provide mentorship and guidance for junior staff and be a good role model.

Participate in an annual Personal Development Review.

Attend all essential training and clinical updates as required and ensure your team also attend all relevant training.

Assimilate new ideas and techniques and have an ability to assess their value.

Assist in the supervision and training/teaching of pre-registration students and new members of staff.

Highlight to line manager all issues of inadequate performance, including capability and poor professional standards, for students and employees. Provide evidence where necessary and requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DCR(T), BSc (Hons) or PGDip in Therapeutic Radiography).
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Attendance at post-registration training events, M-level modules or management/leadership training.

Experience

Essential

• Clinical Experience within a treatment setting demonstrated by evidence of a contemporary range of treatment equipment and techniques including ablative techniques (SRS/SABR).
• Supporting colleagues in managing patients including protocol variations, response to imaging/changes in treatments.
• Experience in on-treatment imaging and relevant on-set clinical decision making.
• Experience of quality, governance and service improvement. Contributing to a ISO9001-accredited system or similar.
• Reporting of incidents, errors, complaints and compliments.
• Participating in technical developments.
• Experience of working within a team environment.

Desirable

• Awareness of contemporary trends in advanced radiotherapy.
• Awareness of clinical practice at other Radiotherapy centres.
• Awareness of trial protocols and procedures .

Skills

Essential

• Ability to manage difficult conversations.
• Ability in conflict resolution with all grades of staff, patients, carers and general public.
• Ability to foster a team-environment, motivating colleagues.
• Ability to impart messages including in group setting, utilising presentation aids as appropriate.
• Ability to manage colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload.
• Ability to manage pathways.
• Ability to analyse data and formulate plans based on these.
• Ability to make sound judgements to support clinical decisions.
• Ability to utilise core clinical IT (e.g. R&V systems, PACS/RIS systems, PAS systems).
• Ability to utilise clinical support IT (e.g. quality management systems, incident reporting systems, audit software).
• Ability to utilise core non-clinical IT (e.g. MS Office etc).

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the principles of radiotherapy applied to all aspects of the radiotherapy pathway.
• Evidence of radiotherapy physics, anatomy and radiobiological knowledge.
• Understanding of referral pathways and the patient's journey up to, through and beyond radiotherapy.
• Good knowledge of other relevant legislation, guidance and national working parties in radiotherapy.
• Advanced knowledge of IR(ME)R 2017 and IRR 2017 and responsibilities relating to own professional practice.
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation, health and safety legislation, etc.
• Awareness of the professional context including the role and function of the College of Radiographers, the National Radiotherapy Board and the National Radiotherapy Implementation Group A/I SKILLS.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Radiotherapy Withington Treatment - E00079

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Liaise with all consultants in your area of responsibility to provide a full secretarial service, including all administrative duties and dealing with mail, which includes placing it in order of priority and acting on matters which can be dealt with without further reference. Appropriately disseminate a variety of correspondence/documentation, some of which is highly confidential. Organize and schedule meetings and maintain an up-to-date diary for appointments, meetings and interviews. Effectively monitor clinic templates liaising with clinical team and appropriate administration staff to ensure clinic numbers are manageable. Escalating to Admin and Service Managers when appropriate. Liaise with staff at all levels both internally and externally, answering written and verbal enquiries when necessary, acting on all matters which can be dealt with without further reference. Answer written and verbal enquiries from patients/relatives, referring enquiries to consultants only when necessary. Deal with stressful phone calls which can be emotional / abusive and of a sensitive nature from relatives/patients. Liaise with internal and external departments to arrange clinical investigations/procedures. Liaise with patients involved in trials undertaken by the team, coordinating all necessary information between patients, hospital and organizing bodies. Ensure accurate input of patient details when entering data onto information databases and Patient Administration System (Careflow) including routine use of the case note tracking system. Receive new patient referrals and organize appointment/admissions and arrange treatment as required. Contribute to the appropriate management of the waiting list, particularly in relation to patients who fall within the two-week wait category Co-ordinate annual leave within the group to ensure clinics are capped or cancelled as necessary in order that clinics are managed effectively, and nursing staff are allocated appropriately to other areas. Contribute to the training of new members of staff within a given area as required. Ensure case notes are kept up to date and that all investigations and other material (outside notes and films) are available for clinic appointments/admissions. Provide information required to support the investigation of litigation cases. Provide statistical information to the Information Department as required. Work with Clinicians, Managers and Administration staff to review working practices, identify new improved ways of working and find solutions to problems. Work with the management team to improve quality and range of services, with resources being managed according to agreed policies and priorities. Ensure all relevant information is available for multi-disciplinary meetings for your team. Co-ordinate case notes and reports where necessary. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Always follow risk management procedures including the identification, assessment, and management of risk within the division.
• To abide by all Trust policies and Procedures.
• To be responsible for own professional /personal development, including participating in ongoing appraisal and personal development planning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSE's grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• RSA stage II or III
• AMSPAR Diploma (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Previous secretarial/admin experience
• Experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of working as part of a team and in isolation
• Experience in managing priorities under pressure, to meet service needs and strict deadlines

Desirable

• Previous secretarial experience in Oncology
• Previous experience of patient management systems

Skills

Essential

• Audio and copy typing
• Sound knowledge of medical terminology
• Word-processing
• Willing to attend training courses appropriate to role

Desirable

• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to produce accurate, well presented work
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Organisational abilities to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own and to use initiative
• Ability to work under pressure
• Reliability
• Flexibility to work within the team where necessary

Values

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and pro-active approach
• Self-motivated and Enthusiastic

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie NHS FT

Address

Clinical Oncology Admin Support - E00093

Manchester

M20 4BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.christie.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)