About the job

We are looking for a motivated band 6 NMC registered adult or children’s nurse to work in our fast paced but patient focused environment.

You must want to develop new skills and knowledge around specialised cancer treatments. You will be caring, interested in haematology-oncology and the ever-advancing innovations in treatment and care.

The Palatine Ward is a joint collaboration between the haematology and transplant service and the teenage and young adult (TYA) service, providing high quality care for adult patients with haematological malignancies and TYA (16-24 year old) patients with all types of cancers. We also treat paediatric patients receiving radioiodine treatment.

The post holder will work closely with the Senior Sister in managing the Palatine Ward, which is a ward caring primarily for adults with haematological malignancies and for Teenagers and Young Adults (TYAs) with solid tumours and haematological malignancies. They will work collaboratively with the Senior Sister and other staff in the department.

The post holder is responsible for providing appropriate cover in the absence of Senior Sister and providing leadership within the department.

They will be responsible for the care of patients and carers within a recognized framework in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Christie Hospital NHS Foundation Trust policies and Health and Safety Legislation.

We are a 31 bedded ward - all rooms are en-suite side rooms - with specialist HEPA side rooms for isolating severely immunocompromised patients. We also have a specialist room for the treatment of patients undergoing radioiodine radiotherapy. We give established evidence-based specialist treatments including chemotherapy and immunotherapy. We are JACIE accredited and regularly carry out autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants and provide exciting new treatments such as CAR T-cell therapy, all supported by a comprehensive and thorough training process, inclusive of UKONS certificate for the delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) and care of patients receiving SACT. Our Clinical Practice Facilitator team (CPF) are here to support you for your education and development needs and you will be fully supported during your orientation program and beyond. The Christie is also very research active, so we have the opportunity to support patients on clinical trials. We believe in team work on The Palatine Ward. We work in small teams which cover a cohort of patients, to provide 24-hour care to give therapy, provide symptom control, treat sepsis and maintain an overall holistic approach for the individuals we care for.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Anderson Job title: Senior Sister Email address: the-christie.palatinemanagers@nhs.net Telephone number: 0161 918 2111

Rebecca Anderson, telephone 0161 918 2111, email the-christie.palatinemanagers@nhs.net