Sister / Charge Nurse

Job overview

Are you an experienced critical care nurse ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding patient care while supporting and developing a high-performing team? If so, The Royal Marsden’s Critical Care Unit wants to hear from you. Why Join The Royal Marsden? •    A globally recognised centre of excellence in cancer care and research. •    A collaborative, innovative, and supportive team culture. •    Opportunities to grow, lead and shape the future of critical care nursing. •    Access to continuous education and specialist training. •    State-of-the-art facilities and a focus on delivering holistic, person-centred care. ________________________________________  Apply Now Make a difference where it matters most. Be a leader. Be a mentor. Be the future of critical care at The Royal Marsden.

Main duties of the job

As a Sister/Charge Nurse in our Critical Care Unit, you will play a key role in shaping patient outcomes and nursing practice. You’ll lead by example, providing strong clinical leadership while ensuring a safe, compassionate, and effective environment for patients, families, and staff.

Working closely with the Lead Nurse and multidisciplinary teams, you'll be responsible for coordinating patient care, managing resources, mentoring staff, and maintaining excellence in clinical governance. You'll have the autonomy to make real decisions and the support of one of the world’s leading cancer centres.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• Manage a coordinated nursing service in liaison with the Matron and all members of the multi- disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.
• To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence-based care to optimise high quality patient care.
• To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits which must include documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.
• To maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients’ and carers’ needs and includes a safe transfer to relevant care setting. Work closely with and support team leaders, ensure appraisals are up to date within the team, provide guidance and mentorship for designated team leader.