Staff Nurse | The Christie NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	27 April 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	27 May 2026
Location:	Manchester, M20 4BX
Company:	The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7966765/413-105211-CSSS-SD

Summary

Band 5 Staff Nurse Surgical Oncology
An exciting development opportunity has arisen on the Surgical Oncology Unit for a permanent, band 5 staff nurse post.
You should be a highly motivated professional with surgical experience, who wishes to develop their clinical knowledge and management skills. You must be a team player who is driven to improve patient care and experience, ensuring the delivery of exceptional, high quality care.
Our patients undergo highly specialized and often complex surgery across the Colorectal, Urology, Gynecology and Plastic Surgery specialties.
The successful candidate will also possess excellent organizational, communication and clinical skills relevant to the post and be able to act as a positive role model. Commitment to the on-going development of the ward and multidisciplinary team working is essential. We welcome newly qualified nurses into this post also.



There are many benefits to working on The Christie Surgical oncology unit:
• The Christie is a world leader and national center for Surgery
• Standard nurse: patient ratio of 1:6

• 8 weeks induction period to help you learn the role and get to know the ward

• Trust wide dedication to staff wellbeing and flexible working

• Good training and development opportunities supported by a ward based clinical educator and our school of oncology plus 2 full surgical study days

• On-going support from a friendly team of Ward Sisters

• Close working relationship with the surgical MDT to provide holistic care to the patient and to support you in your care planning

• An opportunity to develop your surgical care and oncology skills

We care for all surgical oncology patients pre and post operatively within the Christie, working closely with the MDT to ensure safe recovery and safe discharge
We are looking for a friendly, dedicated and hardworking nurse to join our amazing team!



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.


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

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

3. Provide a supportive role on the ward 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 Assistant’s acting as mentor to designated staff

9. To welcome patients to the ward and its routine

10. Be able to act as ward coordinator 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 care of the surgical patient

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 ward

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 ECG’s 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





This advert closes on Sunday 10 May 2026

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