Job summary
- Main area
- Chemotherapy Management
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 282-C76
- 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
Employer heading
Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit
NHS AfC: Band 6
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 escalate 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
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in oncology or speciality
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lavenia La Madrid
- Job title
- Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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