Staff Nurse (Band 5) Olayan Day Care Unit | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a dedicated Band 5 Nurse for the Olayan Day Care Unit. This role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients undergoing treatment for cancer in a modern environment. Candidates should be enthusiastic and willing to contribute to a supportive team while providing individualised patient care. Flexible working patterns are available.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Professional development opportunities

Staff support facilitation

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing qualification and be registered.
• Experience in oncology nursing is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
• Assist with teaching patients about treatments.
• Deliver skilled nursing care under supervision.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Are you interested in joining a stimulating environment that is committed to fulfilling the needs of its patients as well as its staff?

We are looking for a full time Band 5 Nurse to work within Olayan Day Care unit which incorporates both solid and haematology tumours. The role requires a proactive and motivated practitioner with the ability to work within 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. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintaining 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 and do so by providing individualised professional development opportunities and excellent staff support facilitation. If you would like to join our team, then we would like to hear from you.

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

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 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Sep 2025