Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Bud Flanagan West

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for Bud Flanagan West, a haemato-oncology ward dedicated to patients undergoing chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, proactive communication, and commitment to patient learning.

Opportunity to receive chemotherapy administration training and autologous stem cell transplant exposure. A proactive, team-oriented nurse with clinical skills and a desire to learn will thrive in

Qualifications

• Registration as a nurse with professional body.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and learning.
• Oncology or speciality qualification or degree level study.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way.
• Develop awareness of needs of cancer patients and treatment modalities.
• Understand roles in managing a shift with guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
• Complete first level assessment of patient needs across physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural domains.
• Assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care.
• Be aware of treatment side effects and manage adverse reactions.
• Deliver skilled nursing care under supervision (e.g., dressings, drains, catheter insertions).

Skills

Venepuncture/cannulation

Negotiation/influencing

Team leadership

Motivation

Education

Registration

Ongoing professional development

Oncology qualification or diploma/degree

Job description

Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Bud Flanagan West

Bud Flanagan West is a haemato-oncology ward dealing with patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment and stem cell transplantation. The unit comprises of 16 inpatient beds with 4 isolation room and 5 bays. We are looking for a band 5 nurse to join our friendly and dedicated team. You will need to be proactive, have excellent communication skills, be able to provide the highest quality care and demonstrate a desire to learn and understand the complex pathways of patients undergoing treatment. The role will provide opportunity to be trained for chemotherapy administration and autologous stem cell transplant. Experience in a haematology environment would be useful. You will enjoy working as part of a highly skilled and motivated team including nurses, doctors, AHPs and education teams. Our commitment to ongoing staff development and support of a modern career framework is apparent through the variety of educational opportunities available.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

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 on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator:

• To complete the first level assessment of the patients 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 needs 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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• 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 chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills/Abilities/knowledge

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others

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.