Job overview
The nature of cancer care is changing, and this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our ever-expanding ambulatory care focus. We see patients at all stages of their illness and treatment. We are looking for nurses with the compassion and vision to thrive within the many challenges and rewards of this environment. You will need to be adaptable, organised and enjoy playing a role in teaching, appraising and supporting staff.
Our new state-of-the-art Cancer centre opened in Sutton in July 2023. The post holder will work in the new cancer centre, spending time co-ordinating in the Rapid Diagnostic Centre & Outpatients.
You will manage a variety of clinics, including one-stop breast clinics, nurse-led wound care clinics and assessing patients pre and post operatively and much more.
You will assist with diagnostic procedures and minor procedures within dermatology, plastics, sarcoma and breast.
The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse with excellent communication and team leadership skills, with the vision and passion to optimise nursing care across the patients’ cancer journey.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in the
management of the clinical environment and for the management of shifts. At Senior Staff
Nurse level, the post holder is required to take responsibility for the management and
development of a team of employees under the supervision of the Ward Sister / Charge
Nurse.
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.
The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for supervising junior and unqualified staff in
the delivery of care and to ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge, skills and
resources to carry out the care delegated to them.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.