Staff Nurse (Band 6) Childrens Day Unit

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Staff Nurse in the Children's Day Unit, where you will provide exceptional care to young cancer patients. This role requires a qualified nurse with experience in oncology and a passion for improving patient journeys. You will work collaboratively to deliver evidence-based care, manage shift responsibilities, and support the professional development of the team. The position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people facing cancer treatment.

Qualifications

• Experience in intravenous drug administration.
• Post-registration nursing experience in oncology or related specialty.

Responsibilities

• Plan, document, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care.
• Conduct initial assessments of patients’ needs.
• Monitor side effects of treatments.

Skills

Leadership

Effective negotiating

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Team motivation

Education

Diploma or Degree in oncology

Registration with appropriate UK professional body

Job description

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Staff Nurse (Band 6) Children's Day Unit, Sutton

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Client:

The Royal Marsden

Location:

Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

01103e8d88a6

Job Views:

3

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job overview

Come and join our nursing team in Children and Young People's Daycare and Outpatients Department!

Are you looking for the next step in your cancer nursing career? Are you a paediatric or adult-trained nurse eager to join the fantastic Children’s and Young People’s department at the Royal Marsden?

Our busy CYP Daycare and Outpatients unit 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. If you're interested in gaining experience in cancer care delivery and SACT administration, we want to hear from you!

We seek candidates with drive and passion to bring ideas forward, lead projects to improve patient journeys, and actively participate in unit leadership. A qualification in oncology or a related specialty is essential for a Band 5 role, but we support your professional development. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and role modeling to support team development and educational placements.

Main duties of the job

• Plan, document, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients, in collaboration with the shift co-ordinator.
• Develop understanding of the needs of cancer patients and treatment modalities within the unit.
• Manage shift responsibilities under the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator:

• Conduct initial assessments of patients’ physiological, psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural needs, ensuring supportive care for patients and families.
• Assist in teaching patients about investigations, treatments, and home care.
• Monitor side effects of treatments and adopt problem-solving approaches to minimize adverse reactions.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures such as wound dressings, drain removal, and urinary catheter insertion, under supervision until competent.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Registration with the appropriate UK professional body
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or a related specialty (Diploma or Degree level) or equivalent; recognized teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Post-registration nursing experience in oncology or a related specialty, confident and competent in required skills
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in clinical management
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of clinical trials management

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Leadership and team motivation abilities

We value diversity and are committed to recruiting underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all staff can reach their full potential. We encourage early application due to high application volumes, as posts may close before the deadline.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of Our Staff

Given our immunocompromised patient population, all patient-facing staff are expected to have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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