Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Granard House Outpatients

Job overview

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research, complex major surgery and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies. At the Royal Marsden we have a distinct set of values that define what we are and how we behave. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 5, Staff Nurse, for The Granard House Outpatients and Markus Private Care Centre. We provide a wide range of nursing services for Royal Marsden patients, while the Infusion Unit (Supportive Therapy Unit) supports ambulatory patients and those receiving elective supportive treatments such as blood transfusions, IV antibiotics and other therapies. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about oncology nursing, with the vision and passion to help optimise high quality patient care. Being a good team player you will work together with the Manager and the other nursing team leaders to help foster good communication and improve processes to enhance the patient pathway. The Royal Marsden Trust is committed to the ongoing development of its staff. An ideal next step if you have the right blend of skills and experience to join us.

Main duties of the job

1.1. 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 1.2. To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit. 1.3. 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 on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

Clinical Responsibility – patient care These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator:

• To complete the first level assessment of the patient’s needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met.
• To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care
• 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.
• To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24 hr period