Staff Nurse (Band 6) Childrens Day Unit

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 oncology professional for its CYP Daycare and Outpatients unit. The role involves leading projects, coordinating care, and supporting clinical trials, all within a dynamic and supportive environment. Candidates must possess a relevant oncology qualification and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Extensive staff benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Essential qualification in oncology or related specialty for Band 6 position.
• Exceptional communication skills and positive role modeling required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and supervising shifts with multidisciplinary teams.
• Participating in clinical trials management and patient recruitment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Qualification in oncology or related specialty

Job description

Our busy CYP Daycare and Outpatients sees over 6,000 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? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates who have the drive and passion to bring ideas forward and lead projects to improve the patient journey through the service. The candidate must have a qualification in oncology or a related specialty as an essential requirement for a Band 6 position, but we are committed to supporting 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 ongoing improvements. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and will demonstrate positive role modeling to support the development of both the team and our pre- and post-registration placements.

Responsibilities include:

1. Coordinating and supervising shifts, communicating effectively with multidisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.
2. Exercising clinical judgment and decision-making regarding patient needs, long-term goals, or plans.
3. Participating fully in the organization and management of clinical trials, including recruitment, education, monitoring of patients entering trials, and liaising with trial sponsors as required.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available globally and to contribute to advancements in diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff across various careers, including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance, and administration. Our facilities include two hospitals—one in Chelsea, London, and another in Sutton, Surrey—as well as a Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we understand the value of life and are committed to excellence in every aspect of our work. We offer a stimulating and dynamic environment, extensive staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. Flexible working arrangements are supported to help maintain work-life balance. We seek employees who aspire to excellence, share our values, and can contribute to our ongoing success.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Katherine Devaney
Job Title: Ward Sister
Email: [e-mail]