Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Olayan day care | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care institution in London is seeking a full-time Band 5 Nurse for the Olayan Day Care unit, focused on providing high-quality care to cancer patients. The role involves planning and evaluating nursing care, understanding patient needs, and facilitating treatment. Candidates will benefit from flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities. Join a supportive team in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Professional development opportunities

Wide range of staff benefits

Qualifications

• Full-time commitment with flexible working patterns.
• Ability to work within a busy unit caring for cancer patients.
• Enthusiastic team player in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, deliver, and evaluate nursing care.
• Understand treatment modalities administered.
• Manage shifts under guidance from senior staff.

Skills

Competent in wound dressings

Ability to assess patient needs

Problem-solving approach

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a full time Band 5 Nurse to work within Olayan Day Care unit which incorporates both solid and haematology tumours. It is a busy unit caring for patients undergoing a variety of SACT and supportive treatments. The unit offers a modern, pleasant environment to ensure comfort and a relaxed setting throughout the patient’s pathway. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality care and maintain consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who enjoys the challenges and rewards of working in a friendly and supportive team within a day care cancer setting. 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 by providing individualized professional development opportunities and excellent staff support facilitation.

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.

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

• 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 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.

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.

Benefits and Working Environment

We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. Opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities are available and we welcome flexible working requests from the 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.

Contact

For further information please contact Emily Pease & Ella Gill, Sisters of Olayan Day Care Unit, Oak Cancer Centre, Royal Marsden Sutton, 02031865837

This advert closes on Monday 10 Nov 2025