Staff Nurse (BAND 6) - Bud Flanagan West
The closing date is 28 October 2025
Job summary
Bud Flanagan West is a haemato-oncology ward dealing with patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment and stem cell transplantation. It comprises of 16 inpatient beds and an ambulatory day unit. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be trained in both areas. The ambulatory day unit is a busy day area that includes patients who are having stem cell transplant, receiving high dose chemotherapy and having supportive treatment. We are looking for a band 6 nurse to join our friendly and dedicated team. You will need to be proactive, have excellent communication skills, be able to provide the highest quality care and demonstrate a desire to learn and understand the complex pathways of patients undergoing treatment. Haematology and transplant experience is an added asset for the role. You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team including nurses, doctors, AHPs and education teams. Our commitment to ongoing staff development and support of a modern career framework is apparent through the variety of educational opportunities available.
Main duties of the job
To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.
To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans.
To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.
To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:
To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators
To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale
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.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,485 to £52,521 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
282-C1121940
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Sutton
Sutton
SM2 5PT
Employer's website
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