Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit

Royal Marsden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Chelsea is seeking a Band 6 Staff Nurse with post-registration experience, ideally in oncology, to join the Medical Day Unit. The unit specialises in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) administration, supportive care and clinical trials in a fast-paced environment.

We offer opportunities for professional and personal development within a well-resourced setting. The role requires intravenous drug administration experience; training for venepuncture,

Qualifications

• NMC registration is essential and valid in the UK.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development required.
• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or obtained within three months of appointment.
• Qualification in oncology or related speciality.
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent).
• Recognised teaching qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Lead assessment and management of complex cancer patients receiving SACT.
• Educate patients on SACT and clinical trials.
• Coordinate shift and supervise junior staff.
• Support senior colleagues in protocol adherence and patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Decision making

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC Registration

Ongoing professional development

RMH IV drug administration cert

Oncology qualification

Diploma/Degree level study

Teaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden - Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £47,951 - £56,863 pro rata per annum including inner London HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Staff Nurse with post
registration experience, desirably in oncology, to join the Medical Day Unit (MDU) at the
Royal Marsden in Chelsea. The MDU is a fast-paced clinical environment specialising in the
administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), supportive care and clinical trials.

The Royal Marsden is a leading centre in cancer care and research and provides staff with
excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced
environment.

You will need to be a registered nurse with intravenous medication administration
experience. Venepuncture, cannulation and SACT administration skills are desirable but not
essential as training will be provided. You will possess excellent oral and written
communication skills and sound clinical assessment and management qualities to effectively
co-ordinate a shift and clinically review patients prior to their SACT.

Main duties of the job

To work collaboratively, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to co-ordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients.

To lead the assessment and management of the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT.

To ensure patients are educated on SACT, including clinical trials, administered on the unit.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in
which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met.

Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to
empower patients to escal side effects timely and safely.

Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior
colleagues to also practice within such guidelines.

Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to
respond promptly to signs.

Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy
environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands.

Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance personal
and team professional development.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills Abilities/Knowledge

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
• Ability to coordinate as shift/department
• Experience in oncology or area of specialty Desirable Application Form /
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills Desirable Application Form /
• Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan and current NHS issues
• omputer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)

The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.