Staff Nurse (Band 5) Children's Day Unit

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment center in London is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their Children and Young Peoples' Daycare and Outpatients Department. This full-time role involves delivering evidence-based care and managing oncology patients aged 1 to 24. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in cancer nursing and be registered with ongoing professional development. Attractive salary range of £34,521 to £41,956 per annum is offered.

Benefits

Stimulating working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working requests accommodated

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience in intravenous drug administration required.
• Desirable qualifications include a diploma or degree in oncology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• Develop understanding of cancer patient treatment modalities.
• Assist in teaching patients for investigations and home care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Oncology knowledge

Intravenous drug administration

Education

UK Professional Registration

Qualification in oncology

Job description

Job summary

Come and join our nursing team in Children and Young Peoples' Daycare and Outpatients Department!

Are you looking for that next step in your cancer nursing journey? Are you a paediatric or adult trained nurse willing to join the fantastic Children's and Young People's department at the Royal Marsden?

Our busy CYP Daycare and Outpatients sees over 6000 thousand patients a year, requiring systemic anti-cancer therapy, radiotherapy, and supportive care, delivered by our team. The age range of our patients is 1 to 24 year old, making CYPDU a very unique unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Are you willing to get experience in areas of cancer care delivery and SACT administration, then we want to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates that has the drive and passion to bring ideas forward, lead on projects to improve the patients journey through the service. The candidate will need a qualification in oncology or speciality as essential requirement for a Band 5, but we want to support you in this journey. The candidate will be expected to take an active role in the unit leadership in managing the service in line with the trust values and improvements both identified and to be identified. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and will demonstrate consistent positive role modelling to support developing both the team and our pre and post registration placement.

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.

Details Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-C1121892-C

Job locations

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Job description 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.

Job description 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 Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification

Experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

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

Skills Abilities/knowledge Desirable

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

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification

Experience Essential

• 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

Desirable

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

Skills Abilities/knowledge Desirable

• 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)