Staff Nurse (Band 5) Cavendish Square

A Band 5 Staff Nurse post on the medical day unit and outpatient department at Cavendish Square, part of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust's private diagnostics and treatment centre. The work centres on systemic anti-cancer treatment, venepuncture and cannulation, and supporting colleagues in outpatients and day-unit ambulatory care. The post is permanently based at Cavendish Square after 6-12 months of induction at the Chelsea site, with flexible working across all sites. NMC registration is required.

What the job involves

• Administer systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) in outpatients and the medical day unit, after appropriate training
• Carry out first-level assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of patients with suspected or diagnosed cancer
• Check vital signs, blood results, body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before treatment
• Plan, deliver, document and evaluate evidence-based nursing care, drawn up with the shift co-ordinator
• Educate patients on treatment protocols, including indications and side effects
• Make sure necessary medication and follow-up appointments are obtained
• Promote a patient-focused multidisciplinary approach with carers, health professionals and external agencies
• Develop understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the treatment modalities used on the unit
• Support the nursing team across outpatient and day unit ambulatory care

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration, or obtained within three months of appointment

Registration & licences

• NMC registration

Skills & knowledge

• Chemotherapy competence, to be gained within the first 3 months
• CVC access and venepuncture competence, to be gained within the first 3 months
• Interpersonal skills, with ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent organisational skills, with ability to make decisions and prioritise
• Awareness of quality issues and understanding of NHS policy

Other

• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
• Self-motivation, working with minimal supervision
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team across all sites
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Computer literacy (eg Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Nice to have

• Experience in oncology or area of specialty
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Experience in managing the deteriorating patient

What’s offered

• Wide range of staff benefits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Clear career pathways
• Opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities
• Flexible working requests welcomed from point of hire

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