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Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Significant relevant post registration experience.
- Experience
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Experience
Experience of dealing with HR issues relating to performance/capability.
- Experience
Experience in staff appraisal and development planes.
- Experience
Experience in organising and delivering education within clinical setting.
- Experience
Demonstrate clear ability and responsibility for creating a dynamic learning environment.
- Attainments
First level registration.
- Attainments
Critical Care Qualification.
- Attainments
Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification.
- Attainments
First Degree.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Critical care skills.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Excellent communication skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Evidence of good leadership qualities including delegation and co-ordination of teams.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Ability to innovate and manage change.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Evidence of good understanding of NHS reforms and the contracting process including those affecting cancer and critical care services.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Ability to manage conflict situations.
- Special aptitudes and disposition
Computer literacy.
- Special aptitudes and disposition
Commitment to personal and professional development
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience in a senior clinical role.
- Experience
Experience of clinical governance and investigation of complains and incidents.
- Attainments
Higher Degree.
- Attainments
Oncology qualification.
- Attainments
Management Qualification.
- Skills/knowledge/abilities
Evidence of good management practice.
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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Sister / Charge Nurse with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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