Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Site Practitioner to join our established and dynamic team at The Royal Marsden. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated nurse, with oncology or acute care experience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously is essential. As is the ability for fast and effective clinical decision making to support safety and quality across the organisation.
The clinical site practitioner role at the Royal Marsden is an amazing opportunity for development, as it is a senior position within the organisation providing dualistic operational and clinical support for patients undergoing surgery, systemic anti-cancer therapies, radiotherapy and complex symptom management needs. The role is fundamental to the safe running and flow of the Trust and an amazing chance to progress your career.
You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across the organisation and be exposed to a myriad of engaging experiences. The successful candidate will be predominately based on our Chelsea site but occasional flexibility to support in Sutton would be advantageous. The clinical site practitioner is a vital component of the Hospital at Night team and must be covered 24/7. As a result, applicants will be required to work long days, nights and weekends.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an experienced Registered nurse that uses advanced assessment and diagnostic skills to care for patients. They will work within the Clinical site practitioner team which provides a service to ensure inpatients experiences are co-ordinated and efficient.
The Role includes the provision of advanced nursing care to patients and includes performing full health assessment and co-ordinating all aspects of the patients' admission. The role also includes providing clinical leadership and management of the site, a 24 hours service.
Acting as an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will triage emergency admissions, provide leadership to ward staff, co-ordinate beds and manage any incidents on site. The position requires good communications and collaboration with medical colleagues.
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 Day care 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, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. 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 provide clinical leadership and maintain credibility through practice and professional update. To utilise the finding of nursing research to optimise high quality care.
- To provide comprehensive and consistent evidence based telephone advise to patients and their carer regarding the management of side effects of cancer and/or treatment (chemotherapy and radiotherapy, post-operative complications and symptom management) and initiate appropriate action as required.
- To provide appropriate telephone advise/ support for healthcare professional working in external agencies to support our cancer patients.
- To be knowledgeable of patients current treatment and to adopt a problem-solving approach using developed clinical reasoning skills to minimise adverse reactions and manage symptoms effectively
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To provide clinical leadership and maintain credibility through practice and professional update. To utilise the finding of nursing research to optimise high quality care.
- To provide comprehensive and consistent evidence based telephone advise to patients and their carer regarding the management of side effects of cancer and/or treatment (chemotherapy and radiotherapy, post-operative complications and symptom management) and initiate appropriate action as required.
- To provide appropriate telephone advise/ support for healthcare professional working in external agencies to support our cancer patients.
- To be knowledgeable of patients current treatment and to adopt a problem-solving approach using developed clinical reasoning skills to minimise adverse reactions and manage symptoms effectively
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- First Level registration with experience in a cancer care / acute care environment
- Bachelor's degree or studying at degree level supplemented by specialist training/experience or working towards
- Recognised cancer nursing Qualification
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Experience/ training in physical assessment skills or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and aptitude for clear communication and triage skills
- Appreciation of the role of clinical site practitioner and the associated responsibility and accountability
- Ability to communicate to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration of others Ability to work in a team Good organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of innovative practice
- Ability to make decision prioritise and work under pressure
- Ability to show tact and manage boundaries
- Evidence of a good understanding of the NHS
- Ability to set and monitor standards
Skills / Abilities /Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers
- Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priories
- Ability to manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service
- Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- First Level registration with experience in a cancer care / acute care environment
- Bachelor's degree or studying at degree level supplemented by specialist training/experience or working towards
- Recognised cancer nursing Qualification
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Experience/ training in physical assessment skills or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and aptitude for clear communication and triage skills
- Appreciation of the role of clinical site practitioner and the associated responsibility and accountability
- Ability to communicate to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration of others Ability to work in a team Good organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of innovative practice
- Ability to make decision prioritise and work under pressure
- Ability to show tact and manage boundaries
- Evidence of a good understanding of the NHS
- Ability to set and monitor standards
Skills / Abilities /Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers
- Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priories
- Ability to manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service
- Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
