# Junior Sister/Charge Nurse - Paediatric Oncology Care Closer to Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-sistercharge-nurse-paediatric-oncology-care-closer-to-home/0150421a-e7cd-4d22-8a8a-b91adec78a3c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/junior-sistercharge-nurse-paediatric-oncology-care-closer-to-home/0150421a-e7cd-4d22-8a8a-b91adec78a3c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Manchester - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Secondment: 8 months - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-09T14:33:25.264Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Manchester/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatrics_SACT_trained/Paediatrics_SACT_trained-v8116314 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8116314?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview If you are looking for a paediatric nursing role where you can combine your acute nursing skills whilst working in the community then please read on! An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the team continuing to deliver SACT  on a mobile cancer care unit.  This first in the UK service has been running successfully for 2 months and is fully funded to complete the pilot for an extended 8 month period.  This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced paediatric chemotherapy nurse to provide care for patients undergoing treatment for haematology/Oncology conditions closer to home. The band 6 nurse will be responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating family centred care in line with the project. The pilot will be delivering SACT treatments on a Mobile cancer care unit. You must have excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team, able to recognise limitations in line with using initiative. The post holder will need to have access to a car and hold a full driver’s license. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for a caseload and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, plan implement and evaluate the care for patients in the care closer to home programme. The post holder will provide direct patient care and have detailed clinical knowledge of the specialist area. The post holder will ensure that high standards of quality of care are delivered & maintained. The post holder will act as a positive role model within the department and in the community for staff patients and carers. They will effectively contribute to the care closer to home project and ensure the provision meets the needs of the patients and families. The post holder will enable nurses to acquire clinical and professional competencies by facilitating high quality education and staff development opportunities ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading. Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’ To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming one‑stop hub gives you a real sense of who we are, what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided. Closing vacancy listings early We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role: Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment.   If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dbs-fees-are-changing-in-december DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices.  For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial relevant port registration experience within relevant clinical setting. - Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice . - Evidence of multi-disciplinary/multi-agency working. **Desirable** - Experience of clinical audit. - Experience of research activities. ### Qualifications **Essential** - First level Registration - RN (Child)/RSCN - Post basic evidence of study - Post registration experience in Haematology/Oncology - Evidence of Level 6 studies - Qualified to function as mentor for pre-registration students - 12 months SACT administration and IV competent - Hold a full drivers license access to a car with business insurance **Desirable** - Further study in relevant specialty - Appropriate management or leadership courses ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Motivated to personal and professional development of self and other junior colleagues. - Treats colleagues and the general public with dignity and respect. - Capacity to work with colleagues at all levels. - Exemplary personal standards of conduct and behaviour. - Enthusiasm and inspirational skills ### Skills, Abilities and Knowledge. **Essential** - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Evidence of teaching and assessing skills/ability. - Clinically competent in name clinical area/speciality.2 - Proven workload management of self and others. - Proven ability to problem solve. - Willingness to be flexible and adaptable . - Effective organisational skills. - Good analytical and clinical decision making skills. - Awareness of clinical governance process. **Desirable** - IT/Word processing skills. ## Documents - [cc2h job description (pdf, 201.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10411994) - [functional requirements (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10411995) - [inside mft – your candidate place (pdf, 306.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2890) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.