Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Kennaway Ward | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton

Kennaway ward has a vacant full-time post for a band 5 staff nurse. The post will be 37.5 hours per week, offering flexible working hours. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our team of highly skilled oncology nurses, caring for people with a diagnosis of cancer.

Kennaway ward is an 11 bedded ward, which offers the treatment of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and palliative care to our patients. We also have an additional 3 bedded surgical day care within the main body of the ward.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, with an emphasis on professional development encouraging professional growth. We strive to deliver the highest standards of care to our patients in line with our trust values. Newly qualified staff will be registered on a 2-year preceptorship programme to consolidate learning. Some oncology experience is desirable, but in-house training will be available and support will be given.

If you are interested in joining our team and would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Tracey Wingham, Ward Sister Kennaway ward, 0208 661 3128. Candidates must be able to attend a face-to-face interview.

Responsibilities include:

• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the coordinator of the shift.
• To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.
• To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
• 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 the 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 minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
• Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised 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.

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.