Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - West Wing Clinical Research

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated nurse to join the West Wing Clinical Research Centre (WWCRC), delivering innovative and early-phase oncology clinical trials at the forefront of cancer care. The successful candidate will coordinate and deliver complex clinical trial protocols, administer SACT and investigational treatments, monitor and support patients throughout their treatment journey, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care. Applicants should be registered nurses with oncology or acute care experience, strong clinical and organisational skills, and a passion for research and service development. Previous clinical research experience is desirable but not essential as full training and support will be provided. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a supportive and dynamic research environment.

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.
• To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care.

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:

• To participate in educational programmes offered to staff.
• To attend the induction programme, mandatory training, and teaching specific to the clinical area.
• To participate in an annual collaborative appraisal process to enable achievement of objectives and management of learning needs.
• To develop time-management skills and the ability to prioritise nursing care for a group of patients.
• To demonstrate an enquiring, critical and research-based approach to nursing practice.
• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge/transfer discussing this with the patient and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes to the patients’ health care needs.
• To act as an advocate for staff, patients and relatives at all times.
• To understand the Hospital’s strategy for nursing statement and be committed to patient-focused care.
• To assist more senior nursing staff in the organisation and management of the clinical area ensuring the principles of individualised nursing care are maintained.
• To assist more senior nursing staff to supervise any Student Nurses and Health Care Assistants.
• To ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time etc.

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:

• 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.

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.

Other:

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work).
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role.

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 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.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.