Staff Nurse (Band 6) Oak Day Unit DDU

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cellular Therapy Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their dedicated cancer services team. This role involves utilizing clinical expertise and leadership to coordinate care for patients facing haemato-oncology challenges. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective care models, educate patients and families, and contribute to policy development in cellular therapy. If you are a compassionate nurse with a passion for oncology and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with substantial experience in cancer nursing.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and willingness to pursue further education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and expertise in patient care.
• Coordinate care and support for a clinical caseload.
• Develop patient information materials for cellular therapy.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Teaching Skills

IT Literacy

Organizational Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Registered Nurse with active NMC registration

First degree in a related subject

MSc in advanced cancer practice

Post-basic qualification in Haemato-Oncology

Job description

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Staff Nurse (Band 6) Oak Day Unit DDU, Sutton

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Client:

The Royal Marsden

Location:

Sutton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cellular Therapy Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our cancer services team based at Royal Marsden Hospital Haemato-Oncology Unit.

You will use clinical expertise, leadership, and management skills to ensure coordination of the care of patients with a Haemato-oncology or oncology malignancy, providing a seamless service for patients and their families. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, which includes medical staff and prescribing pharmacists, you will develop a model of care to support, assess, and educate this group of patients. As a registered nurse with additional specialist knowledge and experience, you will have completed or demonstrated the ability to complete all relevant courses and competencies. You will aim to have the expert skills and competencies required to manage a caseload within agreed boundaries and protocols, aligned with clinical governance. This role encompasses consultancy, teaching, management, and research activities. It is essential that you are currently a Registered Nurse with the NMC and have substantial experience in cancer nursing.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in providing professional and clinical leadership and expertise in patient care, acting as a resource and consultant for patients, carers, and staff.
• Develop or contribute to policies for cellular therapy development.
• Create or contribute to patient information materials for cellular therapy.
• Coordinate effectively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver a synchronized specialist service.
• Provide teaching for patients, staff, and carers, including academic courses related to CAR-T.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Use advanced communication skills in patient assessment, care, and support.
• Act as a key worker for a clinical caseload, coordinating care and providing ongoing support.
• Discuss diagnosis and treatment options with patients, acting as an advocate and respecting confidentiality and cultural diversity.
• Influence care pathways and refer patients to other professionals and services as needed.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration.
• First degree in a related subject.
• Evidence of Masters-level learning or willingness to pursue it.
• Post-basic qualification in Haemato-Oncology or relevant area.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake Trust CNS development program or demonstrate equivalent competencies.
• MSc in advanced cancer practice.
• Level 2 psychological skills training or working towards it.
• Advanced Communications Skills Training or working towards it.
• Recognised teaching qualification or working towards it.

Relevant Experience

• Post-registration experience at Band 6 or above in cancer or haematology.
• Experience with CAR-T delivery and stem cell transplant.
• Experience in teaching and clinical supervision.
• Experience of multiprofessional working and leadership.
• Experience of audit and research.

Skills and Abilities

• IT literacy.
• Teaching, assessment, and presentation skills.
• Organisational and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication, leadership, and motivational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• Understanding of safeguarding vulnerable populations.

The Royal Marsden values diversity and encourages applications from minority groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to create an inclusive workplace. We advise early application due to high application volumes. The role requires appropriate UK professional registration and is subject to DBS checks.