Senior Staff Nurse; Band 6; Medical Unit

This 12-month Senior Staff Nurse post sits on the Medical Day Unit at The Royal Marsden, which gives systemic anti-cancer therapy, supportive care and clinical trials. The post-holder leads assessment and management of complex cancer patients receiving SACT, educates them on treatment and side effects, and helps the Ward Sister manage colleagues and the clinical environment. The unit runs at pace with a high caseload, and oncology experience is desirable.

Fit turns on NMC registration and intravenous drug administration experience.

• Work within the multidisciplinary team to create a safe environment where the complex needs of patients receiving SACT are met
• Lead the assessment and management of complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT
• Co-ordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients
• Clinically review patients before their SACT
• Promote and facilitate patient education on SACT, including side effects and clinical trials, so patients can elevate side effects safely
• Practise within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior colleagues to do the same
• Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and help junior colleagues respond promptly
• Manage a busy caseload using advanced time-management and prioritisation, and support junior colleagues with theirs
• Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance professional development
• Assist the Ward Sister or Charge Nurse in managing colleagues and the clinical environment

• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration, or obtained within three months of appointment
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

• NMC registration

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

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sound clinical assessment and management skills to co-ordinate a shift and review patients before SACT

• Qualification in oncology or a speciality
• Diploma or degree-level study, or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Experience of chemotherapy administration
• Experience in clinical management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills, with training provided if not held

• A wide range of staff benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Clear career pathways
• Flexible working requests considered from point of hire
• Opportunities to work across a range of areas and specialities
• Training provided in venepuncture and cannulation if needed