Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Wilson Ward

THE ROYAL MARSDEN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Greater London seeks an experienced Band 6 Nurse to join the Wilson Ward team. This role involves coordinating and supervising shifts while providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced oncology environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and have opportunities for further training and development in cancer care. The successful candidate should be proactive, enthusiastic, and have strong clinical judgment skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6 nurse or similar role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desirable oncology experience, training available.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise nursing shifts.
• Make clinical judgments about patient care.
• Participate in clinical trials and patient recruitment.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team leadership

Patient communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate would be expected to be proactive in identifying areas to improve the patient experience and quality of nursing care and also be prepared to lead in areas of service development with support from the Ward Sister. The role involves working closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and leading the team in the Sister's absence. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team on Wilson Ward – we are looking for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and committed experienced band 6 nurse.

Ward Environment

Wilson Ward is a fast‑paced environment caring for patients with a wide range of cancers, undergoing surgical and medical interventions. The ward also receives patients from CCU and from our day‑care services where they may have been receiving chemotherapy, radiotherapy and symptom control. Although oncology experience and head and neck clinical skills are desirable, we will offer you training in all aspects of cancer care and we will support you with developing your oncology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence‑led care to patients.
• To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long‑term goals or plans.
• To participate fully in the day‑to‑day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment,