Staff Nurse; Band 6 PPMDU

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 6 Staff Nurses to join the Private Patient Medical Day Unit (PPMDU) at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea. We are proud of the great care we deliver at the PPMDU and the integrated model of care that exists with our NHS colleagues, this facilitates the innovative research, diagnosis, treatment and care that the Royal Marsden provides to all patients.

You will need to be a 1st‑level registered nurse, have demonstrable previous oncology experience and experience in the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy is essential. Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are desirable, however full training will be given. In addition you will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic and an effective team member committed to providing the highest level of service for our patients.

The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well‑resourced environment. We will support and encourage you to achieve your potential as a nurse by taking advantage of the facilities and courses at the Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation. Staff wellbeing is important at the Royal Marsden and we offer a wide range of staff benefits.

The Royal Marsden Private Care is a dedicated private diagnostic, treatment and beyond service located in the heart of Chelsea. As a specialist cancer centre, The Royal Marsden has the clinical expertise, facilities and technology to provide leading private care service.

The band 6 registered nurse for Chelsea Private Patients is an exciting role, which enables the delivery of care across the medical day unit ambulatory care setting. The main roles and responsibilities include:

• To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the area.
• To co‑ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the designated clinical environment.
• To develop an understanding of supervising a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
• To communicate effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence‑led care to patients and their family members.
• To have specific responsibility within the MDU for those patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment. This includes the administration of systemic anti‑cancer treatments (SACT).

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.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification.

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