Staff Nurse
Job Description
Are you ready to build your career in one of the UK’s most advanced oncology environments? Palatine Ward at The Christie offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of haematology and cancer care, supporting both adult and teenage & young adult (TYA) patients through complex and life-changing treatments.
Here, you won’t just gain experience—you’ll develop specialist expertise in a supportive, world-class clinical setting.
About Palatine Ward
A Highly Specialised Oncology & Haematology Unit
Palatine Ward is a 31-bed specialist unit delivering advanced care for:
- Adults with haematological malignancies
- Teenage and young adult (TYA) patients aged 16–24 with various cancers
- Selected paediatric patients receiving radioiodine treatment
Advanced Facilities
- All en-suite side rooms for patient comfort and privacy
- Specialist HEPA-filtered isolation rooms for immunocompromised patients
- Dedicated facilities for radioiodine radiotherapy treatment
Cutting-Edge Treatments & Clinical Excellence
Palatine Ward is at the forefront of specialist cancer treatments and advanced therapies.
Treatments You’ll Be Involved In
- Chemotherapy and immunotherapy (SACT)
- Stem cell transplants (autologous and allogeneic)
- CAR T-cell therapy (innovative cellular treatment)
- Radioiodine therapy
The ward is JACIE accredited, reflecting the highest standards in transplant and cellular therapy care.
Your Role as a Staff Nurse
As a Staff Nurse in oncology and haematology, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care in a complex clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor patients through clinical observations and fluid balance
- Administer medications via multiple routes (oral, IV, subcutaneous, transdermal)
- Manage and access central lines (e.g., PICC lines, Hickman lines)
- Deliver and support Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT)
- Escalate concerns to Acute Oncology Outreach and senior teams
- Support advanced treatments including stem cell reinfusion and CAR T-cell therapy
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care
Learning, Training & Career Development
At The Christie, your development is a priority.
What You’ll Gain
- Full orientation and structured induction programme
- Access to UKONS SACT certification training
- Continuous support from the Clinical Practice Facilitator (CPF) team
- Opportunities to develop expertise in advanced oncology treatments
- Clear pathways for career progression in specialist cancer nursing
Work Within a World-Class Multidisciplinary Team
You’ll collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team (MDT), including:
- Supportive care specialists
- Physiotherapists
- Dieticians and nutritional nurse specialists
- Clinical nurse specialists
This collaborative approach ensures gold-standard patient care at every stage of treatment.
Why Join The Christie NHS Foundation Trust?
- One of Europe’s leading centres for cancer care and research
- Treating over 60,000 patients annually
- Home to one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world
- Over 300 clinical trials each year in one of Europe’s largest early-phase trial units
- A legacy of over 100 years of groundbreaking cancer research
What We’re Looking For
- A compassionate and motivated registered nurse
- Strong interest in oncology or haematology nursing
- Ability to manage complex patient needs in a specialist setting
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Apply or Learn More
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Rebecca Anderson & Naomi Brennan
Ward Managers
the-christie.palatine.managers@christie.nhs.uk
0161 918 2111
Shape the Future of Cancer Care
Join Palatine Ward and become part of a team delivering some of the most advanced cancer treatments available today. At The Christie, your skills, compassion, and ambition will help transform patient outcomes—and your career.
