Staff Nurse (Band 5) Oak Ward/ Oak Day unit

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for their Oak Ward/Day Unit. This role offers a unique blend of traditional nursing duties and research responsibilities, providing high-quality care to patients with advanced cancer. You will have the opportunity to broaden your skills while working in a supportive environment. The position requires a commitment to excellence and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Learning and Development Opportunities

Wide Range of Staff Benefits

Dynamic Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in chemotherapy and clinical trials is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize a busy workload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver evidence-based nursing care for patients.
• Develop awareness of cancer patient needs and treatment modalities.
• Manage shifts with guidance from the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

Skills

Chemotherapy Experience

Clinical Trials Knowledge

Patient Care

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Staff Nurse (Band 5) Oak Ward/ Oak Day unit

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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 avenues of standard treatment have been exhausted. The unit comprises of an in-patient 9 bedded ward, day care area and outpatient clinic. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in all areas as part of their induction before joining the Day Unit team.

The Staff Nurse role here is diverse and combines aspects of the traditional staff nurse duties with some research responsibilities. Care involves trial related assessments, oral and IV treatment, symptom control and supportive treatments. It is a unique opportunity to broaden your knowledge and skills whilst providing high quality care and emotional support to patients with advanced cancer.

The successful candidate will, ideally, have experience in either chemotherapy and/or clinical trials. The ability to prioritise a busy workload and work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

The successful candidate must be able to work 8am - 6pm, 4 days per week Monday to Friday. The role will cover both the Ward and the Day Unit.

• 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.
  
  

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elisa Blake Job title: Sister Email address: [e-mail]

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