Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Oak Day Unit/Drug Development Unit

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

Job summary

A leading cancer center is seeking a Staff Nurse to join the Day Unit team. This role combines traditional nursing duties with research responsibilities, providing high-quality care to patients with advanced cancer. The successful candidate will enhance their skills in a supportive environment while managing treatment and patient education.

Benefits

Extensive benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registration and evidence of ongoing professional development required.
• Desirable: oncology qualification and recognized teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• Monitor and manage treatment side effects.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for clinical trial protocols.

Skills

IV drug administration

Oncology nursing

Venepuncture/cannulation

Team leadership

Education

Registered Nurse

Oncology or specialty qualification

Job description

Job summary

The drug development unit is a globally competitive, early clinical trials unit that conducts first-in-human clinical trials for patients with advanced cancer when all standard treatment options have been exhausted. The unit comprises a 9-bed inpatient ward, a day care area, and an outpatient clinic. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across all areas during their induction before joining the Day Unit team.

The Staff Nurse role is diverse, combining traditional nursing duties with research responsibilities. Care involves trial-related assessments, oral and IV treatments, symptom control, and supportive care. It offers a unique opportunity to broaden your skills while providing high-quality care and emotional support to patients with advanced cancer.

Ideally, the candidate will have experience in chemotherapy and/or clinical trials. The ability to prioritize a busy workload and work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

The successful candidate must be able to work 8am - 6pm, four days a week, Monday to Friday. The role is based in Oak Day Unit.

Main duties of the job

1. Plan, document, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients responsibly and efficiently, in conjunction with the shift co-ordinator.
2. Develop an understanding of the needs of cancer patients and the treatment modalities used within the unit.
3. Manage shift responsibilities with guidance from the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer center dedicated to providing the best cancer care and advancing research. We employ over 4,500 staff across various careers and have hospitals in Chelsea, London, Sutton, Surrey, and a Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.

We value life and strive for excellence in all we do. Our team offers a stimulating environment, extensive benefits, development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. We seek employees committed to our values and excellence.

Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £34,521 to £41,956 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 282-CR101

Location: The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT

Job responsibilities

Refer to the detailed Job Description/Person Specification for full responsibilities. These include:

• Performing first-level assessments of patient needs, considering physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural aspects.
• Assisting with patient education for investigations, treatments, and home care.
• Monitoring and managing treatment side effects with a problem-solving approach.
• Providing skilled nursing care under supervision, such as wound dressings, drain removal, and urinary catheter insertion.
• Understanding protocols for clinical trials and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure policy adherence.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Essential: Registration, evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Desirable: Oncology or specialty qualification, recognized teaching qualification.

Experience

• Essential: IV drug administration, post-registration oncology nursing experience.
• Desirable: Chemotherapy experience, clinical management, teaching, and clinical trials knowledge.

Skills and Abilities

• Desirable: Venepuncture/cannulation, negotiating, influencing, team leadership, motivation.

Additional info

This role requires a DBS check and current UK registration. For more info, visit the NHS Careers website.