Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit

Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Chemotherapy Management Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week

Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 30/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Staff Nurse (SSN) with post-registration experience, desirably in oncology and SACT, to join the Medical Day Unit (MDU) at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea. The MDU is a fast-paced clinical environment specialising in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), supportive care and clinical trials.

The Royal Marsden is a leading centre in cancer care and research and provides staff with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.
You will need to be a registered nurse with intravenous medication administration experience. Venepuncture and cannulation are desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You will possess excellent oral and written communication skills and sound clinical assessment and management qualities to effectively co-ordinate a shift and clinically review patients prior to their SACT.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of colleagues and the clinical environment.

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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification:

• Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met.
• Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to empower patients to elevate side effects timely and safely.
• Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior colleagues to also practice within such guidelines.
• Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to respond promptly to signs.
• Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands.
• Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance personal and team professional development.
• Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in managing colleagues and the clinical environment.

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

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. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff

At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.

The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.

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