Senior Staff Nurse (BAND 6) - GHOPD

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for a part-time, permanent role without night shifts or weekends. The successful candidate must be a 1st level registered nurse with experience in oncology and administration of IV medications. The position offers an opportunity for personal and professional development in a supportive environment. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care are essential. Apply now to join a dedicated team committed to excellence.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Wide range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse required.
• Demonstrable previous Oncology experience essential.
• Experience in chemotherapeutic administration needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shifts and communicate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate patient care plans and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients on treatment and side effects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Decision-making

Customer care commitment

Education

NMC Registration

Diploma or Degree level study

SACT Competent

Leadership Training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse for Private Patient Outpatient and Supportive Infusion Unit at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea.

This is on a part time, permanent basis. This role will not include night shifts or weekends.

You will need to be a 1st level registered nurse, Demonstrable previous Oncology experience and experience in the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy is essential. Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are desirable, however full training will be given.

In addition, you will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic and an effective team member committed to providing the highest level of service for our patients.

The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well‑resourced environment. Staff wellbeing is important at the Royal Marsden, and we offer a range also offers a wide range of staff benefits.

The Royal Marsden is committed to helping its staff develop through learning, access to a world‑class school, as well as opportunities for career development and leadership. Annual staff survey results show The Royal Marsden as being well above the average for staff engagement and satisfaction.

Main duties of the job

1. To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence‑led care to patients.
2. To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long‑term goals or plans.
3. To participate fully in the day‑to‑day organisation and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.
4. To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct.
5. To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff; to participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators; to be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.
6. To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale.

The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical environment and for the management of shifts. At Senior Staff Nurse level, the post holder is required to take responsibility for the management and development of a team of employees under the supervision of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.

Job responsibilities

For further information, please refer to the JDPS.

To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho‑social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:

• Counterchecking patients vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
• Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
• Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.

To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning. As a specialist cancer nurse, to assess the educational and informational needs of the patient and family. This includes producing and using appropriate materials to ensure optimum understanding of nursing care and the likely outcome.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• SACT Competent
• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Leadership Training

Experience

• Experience in managing the deteriorating patient
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• CVAD access, cannulation and venepuncture
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills Abilities/knowledge

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self‑motivation (working with minimal supervision)
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
• Ability to coordinate as shift/department
• Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan and current NHS issues
• Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.