Staff Nurse; Band 6; Medical Unit

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden - Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £47,951 - £56,863 pro rata per annum including inner London HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Staff Nurse with post
registration experience, desirably in oncology, to join the Medical Day Unit (MDU) at the
Royal Marsden in Chelsea. The MDU is a fast-paced clinical environment specialising in the
administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), supportive care and clinical trials.

The Royal Marsden is a leading centre in cancer care and research and provides staff with
excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced
environment.

You will need to be a registered nurse with intravenous medication administration
experience. Venepuncture, cannulation and SACT administration skills are desirable but not
essential as training will be provided. You will possess excellent oral and written
communication skills and sound clinical assessment and management qualities to effectively
co-ordinate a shift and clinically review patients prior to their SACT.

To work collaboratively, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to co-ordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients.

To lead the assessment and management of the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT.

To ensure patients are educated on SACT, including clinical trials, administered on the unit.

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 on this role, please see the attached detailed

Job Description
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Person Specification:

Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in
which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met.

Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to
empower patients to escal side effects timely and safely.

Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior
colleagues to also practice within such guidelines.

Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to
respond promptly to signs.

Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy
environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands.

Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance personal
and team professional development.

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

• 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
• Experience in chemotherapy…