Staff Nurse (Band 6) Childrens Day Unit

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer center in Greater London seeks a passionate Staff Nurse for its Childrens Day Unit. This role involves coordinating patient care, leading projects to improve the patient journey, and participating in clinical trials. Successful candidates will have exceptional communication skills and a qualification in oncology. The position offers development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in cancer care delivery and SACT administration required.
• Active role in unit leadership and managing service in line with trust values.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise shifts, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Participate in organizing clinical trials, including recruitment and education.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Qualification in oncology

Job description

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Our busy CYP Daycare and Outpatients sees over 6000 patients a year, requiring systemic anti-cancer therapy, radiotherapy, and supportive care, delivered by our team. The age range of our patients is 1 to 24 years old, making CYPDU a very unique unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Are you willing to gain experience in cancer care delivery and SACT administration? We want to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates with drive and passion to bring ideas forward and lead projects to improve the patient journey. A qualification in oncology or a related specialty is an essential requirement for a Band 6 role, but we will support you in this journey. The candidate will be expected to take an active role in unit leadership, managing the service in line with trust values and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and demonstrate positive role modeling to support team development and pre/post registration placements.

1. Coordinate and supervise shifts, communicating effectively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.
2. Exercise clinical judgment and decision-making regarding patient needs and long-term goals.
3. Participate fully in organizing and running clinical trials, including recruitment, education, monitoring, and liaising with trial sponsors.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer center committed to providing the best cancer care and contributing to global research. We employ over 4,500 staff across various careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance, and administration. Our facilities include hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton, and a Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.

We understand the value of life and are committed to excellence in everything we do. Our team offers a stimulating environment, staff benefits, development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. We seek employees who aspire to excellence, share our values, and contribute to our ongoing success.

For more details or informal visits, contact: Katherine Devaney, Ward Sister, at [e-mail]