Sister/Charge Nurse Children and Young Peoples Day Care Unit

Royal Marsden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden is seeking a Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term role in the Children and Young Peoples Day Care Unit. The ideal candidate will provide clinical leadership, manage resources, and enhance patient experience while working with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Expertise in working with children and young people with cancer.
• Chemotherapy administration experience.
• Clinical management experience.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
• Provide clinical leadership to nursing staff.
• Manage resources within budget.

Skills

Senior clinical skills

Organisational skills

Empathy

Decision-making

Team leadership

Education

Registered Children’s Nurse

Diploma or Degree or equivalent

Oncology or relevant specialty qualification

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse Children and Young Peoples Day Care Unit

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area: Nursing | Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 | Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term ending September 2026) | Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week | Job ref: 282-C472

Employer: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust | Employer type: NHS | Site: The Royal Marsden Sutton | Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 per annum inc HCAS | Salary period: Yearly | Closing date: 20/05/2025 23:59

Job overview

The CYPDU is seeking a highly motivated Senior Sister/Charge Nurse for a 12-month fixed-term secondment to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Band 6 Staff Nurse, with background in SACT administration, Intrathecal and Recovery competencies, and staff management including workforce planning and administration.

We seek a candidate with drive and passion to lead our nursing team and manage projects to improve patient experience. The role involves providing strong, proactive clinical leadership, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and upholding the trust’s values of innovation, excellence, collaboration, and kindness.

Main duties of the job

• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Coordinate all functions within the clinical environment, including private patients.
• Manage resources within budget, including finance, equipment, and staffing.
• Provide motivating and supportive clinical leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Support a learning environment that promotes professional development and evidence-based practice.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre, committed to providing excellent cancer care and advancing research. We employ over 4,500 staff across two hospitals and a medical daycare unit.

We value life and strive for excellence in everything we do. Our team offers a stimulating environment, benefits, learning opportunities, and flexible working options to support work-life balance.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

• Manage a coordinated nursing service in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain clinical credibility through practice and research, ensuring high-quality care.
• Regularly review nursing practice, participate in audits, and adhere to policies and guidelines.
• Ensure continuity of quality nursing care, including safe discharges.
• Maintain quality, safety, and performance metrics.
• Monitor clinical incidents and develop strategies to prevent recurrence.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registration
• Ongoing professional development
• Oncology or relevant specialty qualification
• Level 7 study (willingness to complete)
• Recognised assessor qualification
• Registered Children’s Nurse
• Diploma or Degree or equivalent

Experience

• Expertise in working with children and young people with cancer
• Intravenous drug administration experience
• CPD evidence
• Chemotherapy administration experience
• Clinical management experience
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of clinical trials and JACIE standards

Skills

• Senior clinical skills with managerial and leadership experience
• Organisational and time management skills
• Empathy and interpersonal skills
• Decision-making and prioritisation abilities
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Negotiating and influencing skills
• Team leadership and motivation
• Ability to set and monitor standards

The Royal Marsden values diversity and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including BAME, LGBTQ+, and disabled candidates. We are a Disability Confident employer committed to supporting staff development.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the closing date may be brought forward. Early application is advised. All applicants will be contacted via email; please check your inbox and spam filters regularly.

Flu Vaccination Policy

All patient-facing staff are required to have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge, to protect our vulnerable patient population.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This role is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020.

Name: Helen McCafferty | Job title: Divisional Nurse Director - Cancer Services | Email: [e-mail]