Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Bud Flanagan East | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research hospital in London is seeking a qualified nurse to plan and deliver evidence-based nursing care for patients with cancer. The ideal candidate will support patients throughout their treatment, develop an understanding of their needs, and assist with educational initiatives. Flexible working patterns are offered to support work/life balance. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in cancer care.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Professional development opportunities

Excellent staff support

Qualifications

• Nursing qualification required for the role.
• Experience with cancer patients is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Assist with teaching patients about treatment and home care.
• Develop an understanding of managing a shift with guidance.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

About the Ward

Bud Flanagan East Ward is a 16 bedded unit caring for patients with Leukaemia, Myeloma and Lymphoma throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward, we undertake a variety of bone marrow transplants including sibling, unrelated and cord donors. Our partner ward, Bud Flanagan West, cares mainly for patients undergoing autologous transplants and also manages our Ambulatory Inpatient Service.

The unit offers a pleasant environment for patients ensuring their comfort needs are met in a relaxed setting. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintain consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

Working Conditions

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.

About the Trust

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 needed 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.
• To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.

We would like to hear from you.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025