Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Education/Qualifications

Desirable: - Qualification in oncology or speciality; - Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent); - Recognised teaching qualification

Experience

Skills Abilities/Knowledge