Staff Nurse (Band 6) Wiltshaw Ward

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a committed Band 6 Staff Nurse for Wiltshaw Ward, specializing in Haemato-Oncology. This role involves coordinating patient care, supervising shifts, and participating in clinical trials. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in oncology nursing and a passion for patient care. Join a dedicated team in a dynamic environment that values professional development and offers flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working requests

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in intravenous drug administration.
• Sufficient post-registration nursing experience in oncology.
• Experience in chemotherapy administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise a shift for high quality patient care.
• Participate in clinical trials and monitor patients.
• Promote a safe clinical environment and improve care quality.

Skills

Oncology

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Computer Literacy

Education

NMC Registration

RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration

Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 6, Staff Nurse for Wiltshaw Ward. The ward has 17 en-suite rooms and a procedure room, providing specialist facilities for the care of Haemato-Oncology patients, with a nursing patient ratio of 1 to 3 patients. We deliver SACT, Autograft transplant and cellular therapies (CAR-T, TILS).

The successful candidate will be an experienced registered Nurse with the vision and passion to optimise high quality patient care. Being a leader and role model, you will work together with the Manager and the other nursing team leaders to help foster good communication and improve processes to enhance the patient pathway. This is a demanding but very rewarding role with a Trust that is committed to the ongoing development of its staff. An ideal next step if you have the right blend of skills and experience to join us.

Main duties of the job

1. To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.
2. To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans.
3. To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.
4. To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:
   • To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
   • To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators
   • To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
   • To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
5. To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale

About us

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 ongoing achievements.

Job responsibilities

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

• To complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:
• Counterchecking patients' vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
• Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
• Ensuring necessary medication and follow-up appointments are obtained.
• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge/transfer, discussing this with the patient, their family, and multidisciplinary teams, and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage/teach other nursing staff to do the same. To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning.
• As a specialist cancer nurse, to assess the educational and informational needs of the patient and family. This includes producing and using appropriate materials to ensure optimum understanding of nursing care and the likely outcome.

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

• Experience in oncology or area of specialty
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Computer Literacy (e.g., use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.