The Christie NHS FT
Staff Nurses
The closing date is 26 November 2026
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Job summary
Are you an enthusiastic nurse looking to join a fast-paced, patient-focused team? Do you thrive on learning, teamwork, and delivering truly exceptional patient care?

Join us in the SACT Day Unit at The Christie, a dynamic, innovative service where your development is a priority and your contribution makes a real difference to every patient who walks through our doors.

Why Join Our Team?
Every day, our highly skilled SACT team delivers world-class care to up to 200 patients. You'll be part of an environment that is fast-paced, fulfilling, and deeply rewarding.

A Training Package Designed to Set You Up for Success
When you join us, you'll receive:

• Eight weeks of supernumerary training
• Hands-on experience with a wide variety of anti-cancer treatments
• Completion of the UKONS SACT Passport
• A structured induction including visits to all peripheral sites
• Opportunities to work in our nurse-led clinics, including pre-assessment and pre-treatment consultations

We're a team that loves learning, improving, and supporting one another, and we welcome nurses who share that passion.

If you have ideas, we want to hear them. If you want development, we'll support it. If you love delivering excellent cancer care, you'll feel right at home.

Please note: OSCE support is not currently available.

Come and See Us!
We warmly encourage you to visit the unit before interview, meet our team, see our environment, and discover why so many nurses love building their careers here.

Main duties of the job
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role.

About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 413-113263-CNS-DA
Job locations: Chemotherapy Suite - E00007, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL DUTIES

• Provide a supportive role within the SACT unit at The Christie for nursing, medical and clerical Staff.
• Undertake the nursing care of patients, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs.
• To give a clear and accurate update at change of duties and ensure accurate documentation of nursing interventions.
• To participate in the rehabilitation of patients and give any necessary instructions, including discharge information.
• Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department.
• Support and assist in the induction/training of junior staff/Health Care Assistants acting as mentor to designated staff.
• To welcome patients to the unit and its routine.
• Be able to act as ward co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely management of patients.
• To liaise with medical and non-medical personnel and community organisations.
• Rotate to ground floor clinic management where required so support in outpatients.
• Demonstrates resilience and emotional intelligence when working in a demanding and fast-paced clinical environment.
• To highlight areas of improvement/development within the department and undertake relevant projects.
• To act as support for other nurses in relation to SACT and oncology care.
• Safely deliver SACT to Christie patients attending the unit.
• Assist in the provision of meals and refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs.
• Assist in the general housekeeping duties of the unit.
• Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge.
• Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels.
• Handles patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely.
• Correct care and custody of controlled drugs and aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy.
• Assist medical staff with procedures.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• The staff nurse is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan.
• To complete the Ward introductory pack and preceptor pack.
• Complete Clinical Skills Training and the UKONs SACT passport.
• Annually attend all mandatory study days including Resuscitation, AIMs, moving and handling and fire safety.
• To complete level 3 SACT administration programme to administer cytotoxic drugs and educate patients regarding their treatment.
• To be working towards band 6 equivalent competency pack.

PERSONAL

• Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship.
• Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information both at work and outside of working hours.
• 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.
• Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy.
• To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.
• To show respect for members of the team and endorse the SACT Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: RGN level 1 or 2
Desirable: Diploma in Health Care Studies
Experience
Essential: Qualification in Adult Nursing
Desirable: SACT experience, Oncology experience, Clinical skills
Skills
Essential: Good communication skills, Ability to deliver high standard of nursing care
Desirable: Understanding need for evidence-based practice, Computer literacy
Knowledge
Essential: Participate in personal development
Values
Essential: Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential: Team player, Resilience and ability to cope with the demands of a busy clinical setting, Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in response to changing service needs
Desirable: Experience of working in emotionally challenging environments, Evidence of reflective practice and maintaining personal wellbeing

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: The Christie NHS FT
Address: Chemotherapy Suite - E00007, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.christie.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Sister Anne-Marie Bradburn, anne-marie.bradburn@nhs.net, 01619187567

Supporting documents
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The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process.