Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Olayan Day Care

Job overview

Are you interested in joining a stimulating environment that is committed to fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as its staff?

We are looking for a full time Band 5 Nurse to work for a 12 month secondment within Olayan Day Care unit which incorporates both solid and haematology tumours. The job description is attached.

The role requires a proactive and motivated practitioner with the ability to work within a busy unit caring for patients undergoing a variety of SACT and supportive treatments.

The unit offers a modern, pleasant environment to ensure comfort and a relaxed setting throughout the patient’s pathway. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintaining consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the challenges and rewards of working in a friendly and supportive team within a day care cancer setting.

In return for your commitment, we can provide flexible working patterns to help maintain your work life balance. We are dedicated to supporting all staff and do so by providing individualised professional development opportunities and excellent staff support facilitation.

If you would like to join our team, then we would like to hear from you.

For further information please contact Emily Pease & Ella Gill, Sisters of Olayan Day Care Unit, Oak Cancer Centre, Royal Marsden Sutton, 02031865837

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

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.