Job summary
- Main area
- 1st Level Nurse in Paediatric Nursing
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent contract
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full time permanent)
- Job ref
- 413-106765-CNS-RS
- Employer
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- PBT Nursing - E00623
- Town
- Manchester
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Pro rata, per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Paediatric Sister / Charge Nurse
Band 6
Job overview
Full time Post 37.5 hours / minimum 30 hours will be considered. 37.5 (30 hours will be considered). 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of a permanent appointment.
Join a world-leader in cancer treatment and research.
Work with a successful paediatric radiotherapy team, and an award-winning organisation which invests in its staff. Awarded Good by CQC.
We are looking for an experienced, motivated, forward thinking Registered Nurse to work in our Paediatric day unit within the Proton/Radiotherapy department. Our oncology treatments include conventional radio therapy and Proton beam therapy.
At The Christie we see staff health and wellbeing and career development as our underpinning drive in delivering excellent patient care. We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development, with opportunities to undertake further courses in support of your on-going professional development and career progression. We are supported by an award-winning education department.
In return we are seeking professional, flexible, motivated and committed team members, capable of delivering high quality, patient focused care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will hold the appropriate qualifications to be a Registered Nurse (RN Child) with current NMC registration and be able to demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development. You will be committed to delivering high-quality paediatric care, with a desire to further develop your career within this rewarding specialty.
The role involves caring for children and young people under the age of 16 undergoing radiotherapy and Proton Beam Therapy treatment. You will require excellent communication skills and be highly motivated, organised and able to work using your own initiative. The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
The successful candidate will also be encouraged to participate and lead projects, quality improvement initiatives and service developments to support the ongoing advancement of the Paediatric Radiotherapy service and enhance patient experience and care delivery.
The post is offered at 37.5 hours per week; however, applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 30 hours per week will also be considered. Clinical service hours are between 7:00am and 7:00pm, including bank holidays. Shift patterns may vary, and weekend working may be required for contingency cover.
Working for our organisation
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
The Christie offers a wide range of complex procedures, requiring advanced skills from our Multi-Disciplinary Team. We offer robust trust induction and training packages, with many development opportunities for all current staff and new starters; both newly qualified and experienced, ensuring high standards and skills are maintained throughout your time in The Christie
The Proton Beam therapy department is one of two centres in the UK and offers treatment for adults, TYA and paediatrics.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CLINICAL PRACTICE
• To adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.
• To demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of any patients receiving treatment in the department.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients on an ongoing basis, coordinating the care given by all members of the clinical team.
• To accurately assimilate and interpret clinical information about the patients’ condition, instigate appropriate remedial action and promptly report changes.
• To act as a resource person to others, providing accurate information, advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, patients and their relatives.
• To ensure that accurate records are maintained reflecting both changes in the patient’s condition and the treatment delivered.
• To ensure that patients and their relatives are updated regularly with accurate information and ensure that this is presented in a sensitive way and one that they understand.
• To ensure that Clinical Guidelines are implemented and to be actively involved in auditing practice in conjunction with senior sister and nurse clinicians.
• To ensure that practice is evidence based and with support, assist in the development of policies and protocols within the clinical area.
• To uphold high standards of recovery care, according to existing policies and standards.
• To support the process of continuous quality improvement, assisting in audits etc to formally evaluate standards of care and assist in the implementation of changes in the light of such findings.
• To organise patient transfers both within and outside the department.
• To contribute to the health education of patients and their families, ensuring that all patients receive appropriate advice and support.
3. EDUCATION:
• Maintain own awareness of current paediatric nursing practice. Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the highest standards and up to date care offered to paediatric patients.
• Supervise nursing staff and disseminate knowledge and current developments. Develop oneself and others in area of practice.
• Participate in planned programmes of appraisal with the Senior Sister.
• Ensure own learning and development needs are met.
• Highlight areas of improvement and development within the Department.
• Assist in the implementation of new practices, undertaking project work to ensure that working practice is evidence based.
• Ensure own Essential Training is kept up to date by completing appropriate training packages.
• Participate and undertake research and audit which will influence practice.
• To be up to date in all IV training programs including annual updates and competent in all areas of clinical practice including assessment of critically ill child and competent in performing intermediate paediatric life support.
4. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
• To demonstrate an insight into own professional development, contributing to the process of identifying own educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the senior sister.
• To work within and accept responsibility for maintaining agreed levels of clinical competence and ensure clinical accuracy as new technologies are introduced.
• To keep up to date with NMC and Trust policies and guidelines and to adhere to these at all times.
• Participate in own individual Performance Development Review (PDR) and after suitable training, to be responsible for undertaking timely reviews of junior staff.
• To attend and take part in leading team meetings.
• To actively seek mentorship/supervision to enable development and reflection within the role.
• Contribute to improvement of the service.
• Contribute to improving quality through monitoring of incidents.
• Promote equality and diversity.
• Attending MDT’s and new patient clinics within the trust and at other trusts.
• Attend conferences and study days.
This job description is intended to reflect the main duties and responsibilities of the post holder, but is indicative only. It may be reviewed in consultation with the post holder as circumstances change and develop.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RSCN/RN child level 1 or 2 Degree or Diploma in Nursing Studies
Desirable criteria
- Key Skills for Managers, eg; Management of Attendance
- Preparation for mentorship
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as sister / charge nurse
- Interest in paediatric oncology
- Leadership experience or similar
Desirable criteria
- Experience in recovery care
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver a high quality of care Work as a team
- Highly motivated individual and forward thinking
- Demonstrate ability to solve complex and sensitive problems
- Ability to assess risk and initiate change
- Intermediate computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the need for evidence-based practice
- Advanced paediatric life support
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Committed to own personal professional development and that of junior members of staff
- Evidence of relevant further study
- Knowledge of change management
- Knowledge of audit
Desirable criteria
- Oncology knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible working
- Be able to deliver and present information to individuals and groups
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leanne Simms
- Job title
- Proton Day Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 918 7289
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