Job summary
A position has become available for a Sister/Charge Nurse for the Centre for Urgent Care (CUC) at the Sutton site of The Royal Marsden Hospital.This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced registered nurse who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, with a keen interest in caring for Acute Oncology patients. The post holder will lead the Nursing team in providing care to patients. The post holder should work effectively within a team environment, have good communication skills, initiative, demonstrate enthusiasm about the role and share our passion and vision for providing high quality patient care. We are looking for highly motivated candidate to come and join our specialised team.We have a friendly and flexible team of nurses already within the unit and are looking to recruit a forward thinking individual who will continue to foster, demonstrate and encourage moral leadership and innovative practice within the multidisciplinary team.The CUC operates Monday to Friday and provides advanced nursing services to Royal Marsden Hospital patients presenting with acute symptoms linked to their condition or treatment, supports those on ambulatory pathways, and offers care for elective patients scheduled for supportive care treatments such as blood transfusions and IV antibiotics.For more information about the post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Camilla Boyd (Matron) on extension 4492.
Main duties of the job
To be a lead for the Goldman Sachs Centre for Urgent Care (CUC), providing advanced nursing care to patients within the hospital with acute symptoms of their disease/treatment and referring for senior advice as and when necessary. This involves providing support to ward staff, coordinating bed management and being integral to the Acute Oncology Service Team. The Sister/ Charge nurse for the CUC is an experienced Registered Nurse who uses advanced assessment, clinical decision making and diagnostic skills to appropriately manage haematology/oncology patients attending CUC, including ensuring a smooth patient service.
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, 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
- Provide clinical leadership and maintain credibility through practice and professional update.
- To evaluate the door to needle time of one hour for patients with suspected neutropenic sepsis (Neutropenic Sepsis Pathway Audit Form)
- Work with the Acute Oncology Team to further establish the Acute Oncology Service (Chelsea and Sutton) within the Trust to comply with national guidance re: Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC), Neutropenic Sepsis and other acute oncological emergencies.
- To implement the Acute Oncology Measures published in the Manual for Cancer Services
- To utilise the findings of nursing research to optimise high quality care.
- Act as an expert AOS nurse and resource for patients, families and staff.
- Admit and discharge patients as their needs require.
- Perform Health Assessment of patients, including obtaining the history; conducting the physical examination and assessment of psychological wellbeing and carrying out treatments in line with local and national guidelines.
- Order, interpret blood tests and initiate appropriate action as required.
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
- Maintain own clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation and accessing CVADs to give care to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
- Provide clinical leadership and maintain credibility through practice and professional update.
- To evaluate the door to needle time of one hour for patients with suspected neutropenic sepsis (Neutropenic Sepsis Pathway Audit Form)
- Work with the Acute Oncology Team to further establish the Acute Oncology Service (Chelsea and Sutton) within the Trust to comply with national guidance re: Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC), Neutropenic Sepsis and other acute oncological emergencies.
- To implement the Acute Oncology Measures published in the Manual for Cancer Services
- To utilise the findings of nursing research to optimise high quality care.
- Act as an expert AOS nurse and resource for patients, families and staff.
- Admit and discharge patients as their needs require.
- Perform Health Assessment of patients, including obtaining the history; conducting the physical examination and assessment of psychological wellbeing and carrying out treatments in line with local and national guidelines.
- Order, interpret blood tests and initiate appropriate action as required.
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
- Maintain own clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation and accessing CVADs to give care to patients.
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
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Experience/ training in physical assessment skills or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience
- Recognised cancer nursing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and aptitude for clear communication and triage skills
- Appreciation of the role of lead nurse 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 manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priories
- Ability to work within and manage professional boundaries
- 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
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Experience/ training in physical assessment skills or willingness to undertake.
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience
- Recognised cancer nursing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and aptitude for clear communication and triage skills
- Appreciation of the role of lead nurse 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 manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priories
- Ability to work within and manage professional boundaries
- 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).
