Staff Nurse

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer centre is seeking a dedicated nurse to lead and support a team in their new outpatient facility. The role involves enhancing patient care, coordinating shifts, and participating in clinical trials. Candidates should possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for nursing excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Training opportunities

Clear career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experienced nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Passionate about enhancing nursing care across the cancer journey.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising shifts, ensuring effective communication.
• Applying clinical judgment regarding patient needs and long-term care plans.
• Participating in the organization and management of clinical trials.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Compassion

Adaptability

Job description

The Royal Marsden is one of the leading cancer centres in the world, renowned for its care and treatment. This position is based at The Royal Marsden in Sutton, primarily working across the Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC) and Outpatients.

Our new state-of-the-art Cancer Centre opened in Sutton in July 2023. The post holder will work in the outpatient department within this new facility.

Are you a nurse seeking to develop your leadership skills?

Are you eager to significantly improve the patient treatment experience? We are looking for a dedicated nurse to lead and support a team of nurses.

The landscape of cancer care is evolving, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our expanding ambulatory care services. We treat patients at all stages of their illness and treatment. We seek nurses with compassion, vision, and adaptability who enjoy teaching, mentoring, and supporting staff.

Candidate requirements:

• Experienced nurse with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Passionate about enhancing nursing care across the cancer journey.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sister Georgina Asare Ofosu at ext. 1223, Deputy Matron at ext. 5752, or Matron Laura Asika at ext. 1461.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Coordinating and supervising shifts, ensuring effective communication within the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
2. Applying clinical judgment and decision-making regarding patient needs and long-term care plans.
3. Participating in the organization and management of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, education, monitoring, and liaison with trial sponsors.
4. Taking personal accountability for nursing care in accordance with the NMC code of conduct.
5. Promoting a safe clinical environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
6. Engaging in infection control and care quality initiatives.
7. Contributing to continuous service improvement and safeguarding high standards of care.
8. Ensuring compliance with hospital policies and collaborating with healthcare professionals.
9. Supporting a positive working environment and staff morale.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre, committed to providing the best possible care and advancing cancer diagnosis and treatment. We employ over 4,500 staff across various disciplines and operate two hospitals in London and Surrey, along with a Medical Daycare Unit.

We value life and strive for excellence in all we do. Our team enjoys a stimulating work environment, comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and clear career progression. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance and seek employees who share our values and dedication to excellence.

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Georgina Asare Ofosu at [e-mail].