Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our team on Wiltshaw Ward. The ward has 17 en suite rooms and a procedure room, providing specialist care for Haemato Oncology patients, including those undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation. We care for patients with a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio and deliver Systemic Anti Cancer Treatments, Autograft transplants, and Cellular Therapies (CAR T, TILs).
The successful candidate will be a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a strong commitment to providing high quality, safe, and effective patient care. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver specialist treatments, develop clinical skills in Haemato Oncology, and contribute to the smooth running of the ward.This is a challenging yet highly rewarding role offering excellent opportunities for professional development, education, and training within a Trust committed to supporting its staff. It is an ideal opportunity for a nurse wishing to develop specialist skills and progress their career within Haemato Oncology Nursing.
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.
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
To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:
- Counterchecking patients vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
- Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
- Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.
- To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes.
- To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same.
- To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning.
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 patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:
- Counterchecking patients vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
- Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
- Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.
- To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes.
- To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same.
- To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching qualification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in intravenous drug administration
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
Desirable
- Experience in oncology or area of specialty
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
- Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan and current NHS issues
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching qualification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Experience in intravenous drug administration
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
Desirable
- Experience in oncology or area of specialty
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
- Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan and current NHS issues
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
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).
