Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Staff Nurse on Smithers Ward.
Smithers ward is a friendly 23-bed oncology ward caring for patients with a wide range of cancers throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward we specialise in anti-cancer treatments, surgical treatments, symptom management and palliative care. There are also many more opportunities to develop skills in different areas.
The successful candidate will work with the management team to develop their leadership skills, as well as working with our ward-based practice educator to develop your clinical skills.
Our unit offers a welcoming environment for patients, their relatives, and staff. We are committed to supporting staff and patients throughout their journey from newly diagnosed to end of life care. The ward offers flexible working and various learning opportunities to support both professional and personal development.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. NMC Registration
2. Evidence of ongoing professional development
3. RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
Desirable criteria
4. Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Experience in intravenous drug administration
6. Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable criteria
7. Experience in chemotherapy administration
8. Experience in Clinical Management
9. Evidence of relevant teaching experience
10. Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable criteria
11. Experience in oncology or area of specialty
12. Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
13. Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.