Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Private Patient Medical Day Unit

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 5 Staff Nurses to join the Private Patient Medical Day Unit (PPMDU) at the Royal Marsden in Sutton. We are proud of the great care we deliver at the PPMDU and the integrated model of care that exists with our NHS colleagues, facilitating innovative research, diagnosis, treatment and care for all patients.

You will need to be a 1st level registered nurse, with demonstrable previous Oncology experience and experience in the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy being essential. Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are desirable; however, full training will be given. In addition, you will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic, and an effective team member committed to providing the highest level of service for our patients. The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment. We will support and encourage you to achieve your potential as a nurse by taking advantage of the facilities and courses at The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation. Staff wellbeing is important at the Royal Marsden, and we offer a wide range of staff benefits.

Main duties of the job:

• 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 co-ordinator 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.

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 the patients with cancer and their families and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met.
• 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.
• To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.
• To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24 hr period.

Person specification:

Education/Qualifications:

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

Experience:

• 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:

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members.
• Evidence of working well in a team.
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality issues.
• Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan.
• Computer Literacy (e.g: Microsoft Word and Outlook).
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills.
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to motivate others.

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.

Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff:

At The Royal Marsden, we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much 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 utmost 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.