Staff Nurse; Band 5; Private Day Surgery Unit

A 12-month Staff Nurse (Band
5) post on the Private Care Surgical Unit at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. The role supports patients with cancer through oncology diagnostic procedures and surgery, from pre-assessment to nurse-led discharge, across six bays and two consulting rooms. The unit runs shift work and expects flexibility across both Trust sites, with scope to learn shift management under the Ward Sister.

It suits an oncology nurse or someone hoping to build an oncology career, and professional registration is required.

• Plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care, drawn up with the shift co-ordinator
• Complete first-level assessments of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of patients and families
• Teach patients to prepare for investigations, treatment and home care
• Monitor the side effects of treatment in progress and take a problem-solving approach to limit adverse reactions
• Support service improvement initiatives and effective communication across the multidisciplinary team
• Develop understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the treatment modalities used on the unit
• Develop understanding of managing a shift under the guidance of the Ward Sister or Charge Nurse

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

• Professional nursing registration

• Experience of intravenous drug administration
• Sufficient post-registration nursing experience in oncology or a speciality to be confident and competent in the required skills

• Effective interpersonal skills, including liaising with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working well in a team
• Self-motivation
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Knowledge of quality issues and understanding of the NHS Plan

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including shift work
• Ability to work on both Trust sites and be flexible to meet the needs of the role
• Computer literacy, e.g. Microsoft Word and Outlook

• Qualification in oncology or a speciality
• Diploma or degree-level study, or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification and relevant teaching experience
• Experience of chemotherapy administration
• Experience of clinical management
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills, and ability to lead and motivate a team

• A wide range of staff benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Clear career pathways
• Opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities
• Flexible working requests welcomed from point of hire