Staff Nurse (BAND 5) -RDAC | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care center in Greater London is seeking a Band 5 nurse to provide high-quality care for cancer patients. The role offers the chance to work in a new state-of-the-art facility, assisting with various procedures and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will be qualified nurses with experience in acute care. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed to support a work-life balance.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Clear career pathways

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience working in an acute hospital setting.
• Able to provide evidence-based nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Develop understanding of cancer patient needs.
• Deliver skilled specialized nursing care with supervision.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

High-quality patient care

Education

Qualified Staff Nurse

Job description

Overview

There are many new and exciting innovative opportunities for a Band 5 nurse within the Royal Marsden Trust. This is a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge, but also to learn new ones in caring for cancer patients at all points of their pathway. If you are passionate about making a real difference to patients’ experiences, understand their anxieties and wish to gain an insight into cancer care, we would love to hear from you.

Our new state‑of‑the‑art Cancer Centre opened in Sutton in July 2023. The post holder will work in the new centre, spending time in the Rapid Diagnostic Centre & Outpatients and in a variety of clinics, including one‑stop breast clinics, nurse‑led wound care clinics and assessing patients pre‑ and post‑operatively.

You will assist with diagnostic procedures and minor procedures within dermatology, plastics, sarcoma and breast.

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.
• To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem‑solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
• To 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).
• To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.
• To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure that these are observed.
• To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24 hr period.
• To ensure that personal protective equipment is used as required, adhering to Trust policies in relation to Health and Safety and Infection Control.
• To be involved in the collection of samples for diagnostic testing (e.g., urine collection and sputum collection).

Qualifications & Experience

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

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Additional Information

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. We employ over 4,500 staff across a diverse range of careers. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. Flexible working arrangements are welcomed from the point of hire to support work‑life balance.

This advert closes on Friday 5 Dec 2025.