Staff Nurse (Band 5) RDAC OCC

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Band 5 Nurses to join their new Cancer Centre in Sutton. This role offers the chance to develop skills in cancer care, working across various clinics and assisting with diagnostic procedures. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Staff Nurse with hospital experience, dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Development Opportunities

Career Pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
• Develop understanding of cancer patient needs.
• Manage shifts under guidance.

Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Staff Nurse

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for Band 5 Nurses at The Royal Marsden Trust

There are many new and exciting opportunities for a Band 5 nurse within the Royal Marsden Trust. This is a great chance to develop your skills and knowledge, particularly in caring for cancer patients across all points of their cancer pathway. If you are passionate about making a real difference to patients’ experiences, understanding their anxieties, and gaining insight into cancer care, we would love to hear from you.

Our new state-of-the-art Cancer Centre in Sutton opened in July 2023. The post holder will work in this centre, including the Rapid Diagnostic Centre and Outpatients clinics.

You will work in various clinics, such as one-stop breast clinics, nurse-led wound care clinics, and assessments for pre and post-operative patients. You will assist with diagnostic and minor procedures within dermatology, plastics, sarcoma, and breast specialties.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Staff Nurse with experience in an acute hospital setting. We seek someone who is flexible, a good team player, and committed to providing high-quality patient care.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Sister Mandy Townsend at ext 4234 or Sister Jane Kimaru at ext 1342.

Key Responsibilities

1. Care Planning and Delivery: To plan, document, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients responsibly and efficiently, in collaboration with the shift co-ordinator.
2. Patient Needs Awareness: To develop a greater understanding of the needs of cancer patients and the treatments administered within the unit.
3. Shift Management: To understand the roles and responsibilities involved in managing a shift under the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

About The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre committed to providing the best cancer care and advancing research. Employing over 4,500 staff, our team includes nursing, medical, scientific, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance, and administrative professionals. We operate two hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton, Surrey, and a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

We understand the value of life and are dedicated to excellence in all we do. Our environment is stimulating and dynamic, offering extensive staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. We seek employees who aspire to excellence, share our values, and contribute to our ongoing success.

For further details or informal visits, please contact Mandy Townsend, Sister, via email at [e-mail].