Staff Nurse (BAND 6) - Children's Day Unit

Staff Nurse (BAND 6) - Children's Day Unit NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Young People's Chemotherapy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 282- C

Employer: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
Town: Sutton
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 24/03/:59

Job overview

Our busy CYP Daycare and Outpatients sees over 6000 patients a year, requiring systemic anti-cancer therapy, radiotherapy, and supportive care, delivered by our team. The age range of our patients is 1 to 24 years old, making CYPDU a very unique unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital. Are you willing to gain experience in areas of cancer care delivery and SACT administration? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for candidates who have the drive and passion to bring ideas forward and lead projects to improve the patient journey through the service. A qualification in oncology or specialty is essential for a Band 6, and we want to support you in this journey. The candidate will be expected to take an active role in unit leadership, managing the service in line with trust values and improvements. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills and demonstrate consistent positive role modeling to support the development of both the team and our pre and post-registration placements.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out nursing care for patients as drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
• To develop an awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities.
• As an integral member of the nursing team, work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean, and pleasant environment for all patients.

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 diverse 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.

We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. We welcome flexible working requests 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To complete the first level assessment of the patient's needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients with cancer and their families.
• To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment, and home care.
• To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimize potentially adverse reactions.
• To be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialized nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g., wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters.
• To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.

Person specification Education

• 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 specialty
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognized teaching qualification

Experience

• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Sufficient post-registration nursing experience in oncology or specialty 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

• Experience in oncology or area of specialty
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Computer 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.

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.