Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit

Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Staff Nurse with post registration experience, desirably in oncology, to join the Medical Day Unit (MDU) at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea. The MDU is a fast-paced clinical environment specialising in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), supportive care and clinical trials. The Royal Marsden is a leading centre in cancer care and research and provides staff with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.

You will need to be a registered nurse with intravenous medication administration experience. Venepuncture, cannulation and SACT administration skills are desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You will possess excellent oral and written communication skills and sound clinical assessment and management qualities to effectively co-ordinate a shift and clinically review patients prior to their SACT.

Main duties of the job

• To work collaboratively, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to co-ordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• To lead the assessment and management of the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT.
• To ensure patients are educated on SACT, including clinical trials, administered on the unit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

• Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met.
• Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to empower patients to escalate side effects timely and safely.
• Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior colleagues to also practice within such guidelines.
• Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to respond promptly to signs.
• Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands.

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.