Job summary
- Main area
- Female Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (12 months (Fixed Term))
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-C1121982
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Hospital, London
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £37,259 - £45,356 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse (Band 5) Ellis Ward
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for surgical nurses to join our friendly and energetic team on Ellis Ward. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 5 nurse to join our well established team.
Ellis ward is a 14-bed adult female surgical ward, predominantly caring for patients undergoing treatment for breast and gynaecological cancers as well as other specialities including Colorectal, Upper GI, and Urology. We also care for patients having chemotherapy, radiotherapy and patients requiring symptom control as part of their treatment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
We will offer you a supernumerary period designed to explore all that the ward has to offer, time allocated with the mentor and members of the various MDTs with whom we work and provide a tailor-made programme to introduce you to the ward. Although oncology experience is desirable, we provide training in order for you to develop your nursing oncology knowledge as well as developing your leadership. We offer opportunities for further education with the Royal Marsden School including skills such as chemotherapy administration.
Our ward commitment is to meet the Trust’s goals of excellence in caring for our patients, their families and friends with professionalism, respect and dignity.
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.
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)
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 be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
To demonstrate an enquiring, critical and research-based approach to nursing practice.
To assist with any local or Trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care.
To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Nursing Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
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
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of working well in a team
- Computer Literacy (e.g: Microsoft Word and Outlook)
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to motivate others
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- 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
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
- Alfonso Lumiwes
- Job title
- Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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