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Join Our Team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading cancer centre, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Band 5 Nurse to join our Granard House 3 team. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to provide outstanding patient care in a supportive, specialist surgical environment.
About Granard House 3
Granard House 3 is a 7-bedded private patient surgical ward specialising in the care of patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancers. We also care for private patients undergoing a range of other surgical procedures, providing high-quality perioperative and postoperative care tailored to their individual needs.
Working on Granard House 3 offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist surgical oncology skills while delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Nurses will gain experience caring for patients with altered airways, including tracheostomies and laryngectomies, as well as developing skills in enteral feeding, complex wound management, enhanced recovery after surgery, and the care of acutely unwell surgical patients.
Main duties of the job
To plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift
To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.
To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters.
To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.
To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.
Deliver high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care.
Develop specialist skills in caring for patients with altered airways and complex postoperative needs.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
Communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues to provide holistic, personalised care.
Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of nursing practice.
What We Offer
Professional Development: Develop specialist competencies in surgical oncology nursing, including altered airway management, complex wound care, enteral feeding and enhanced recovery following surgery.
Learning Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing support from experienced ward managers, senior nurses and Practice Educators. Attend study days, complete clinical competencies and e-learning modules, and access educational opportunities through the Royal Marsden School.
Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly team that is committed to supporting your professional growth and career development.
Exceptional Patient Care: Be part of a specialist service delivering world-class care to private patients within one of the world’s leading cancer centres.
If you are a motivated nurse with a passion for surgical nursing, excellent patient care and a desire to develop specialist skills within oncology, we would love to hear from you.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work)
- Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working well in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
- Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan
- Computer Literacy (e.g: Microsoft Word and Outlook)
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This advert is for Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Granard House 3 with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £38,488 - £46,852 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (1x fixed term- 12 months & 1x fixed term- 6 months). The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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