Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Band 5 staff nurse to join our nursing team to provide expert care and support our patients in the Outpatients department, Radiotherapy and the Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC) at the Sutton site. The department manages several different clinics from breast one stop clinics, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical clinics. The phlebotomy and CVAD service is also managed by the Outpatient team.
There are many new and exciting innovative opportunities for a Band 5 nurse within the Royal Marsden Trust. This is a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge, but also to learn new one's in caring for cancer patients at all points of their cancer pathway. If you are passionate about making a real difference to patients' experiences, understand their anxieties and wish to gain an insight into cancer care, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be a qualified Staff Nurse with at least a year's experience in an acute hospital setting. We are looking for someone who is flexible, a good team player with a real commitment to providing good quality patient care. Experience of working in a clinic setting would be an advantage but is not essential.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sister Ivy Agyemang Ext. 4314, Sister Mandy Townsend Ext 4234 or Matron Laura Asika Ext 1461.
Main duties of the job
The Band 5 Staff Nurse is an integral member of the team in the Outpatients department (OPD) caring for a variety of patients. The post-holder will join our nursing team to provide expert care and support to our patients in the Outpatients department and RDAC.
The post holder will be based at The Royal Marsden in Sutton, initially working across both Outpatients and the Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC) . There will be a requirement to work shift patterns between the operating hours of 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday.From May 2023, when the Sutton based Oak Cancer Centre (OCC) opens, Outpatients and RDAC will move to the new OCC building and the services will separate. The post holder will be aligned to the Outpatients service which will encompass all NHS Outpatient including haematology. There will be a requirement to work shift patterns between the operating hours of 08:00 - 20:00 Monday to Friday.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To complete the first level assessment of the patients needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met.
- To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans form admission through to discharge/transfer discussing this with the patient and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes to the patients health care needs.
- To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and homecare.
- To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
- Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent (eg wound dressings, removal of drains and insertion of urinary catheters).
- To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trails.
- To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observe.
- To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24hr period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To complete the first level assessment of the patients needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met.
- To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans form admission through to discharge/transfer discussing this with the patient and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes to the patients health care needs.
- To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and homecare.
- To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
- Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent (eg wound dressings, removal of drains and insertion of urinary catheters).
- To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trails.
- To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observe.
- To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24hr period.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in area of speciality
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in area of speciality
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
