Job summary
- Main area
- Palliative care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term 18.10.2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-SB66
- 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
- 09/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Staff Nurse (BAND 6) -Horder Ward
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior band 6 staff nurse to join our team on Horder ward. Horder ward is a twelve bedded oncology ward providing care for patients undergoing surgery, systemic anti-cancer therapies, radiotherapy and complex symptom management needs.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated oncology nurse to join our team. The post requires a wiliness and enthusiasm to be able to able to support the development of a team of nurses and to be able to co-ordinate a small team of nurses to ensure the needs of our complex patient group are met.
Self-motivation to learn is also important if you are interested in this role. However, you will be supported to develop the competences required with the engagement of the Trusts learning and development team. There is also an opportunity to study at The Royal Marsden Hospital School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation on site at Chelsea depending on individual requirements and availability.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical environment and for the management of shifts. At Senior Staff Nurse level, the post holder is required to take responsibility for the management and development of a team of employees under the supervision 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
Clinical Responsibility – patient care
- The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for supervising junior and unqualified staff in the delivery of care and to ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to carry out the care delegated to them.
Education and development Responsibility – own as well as others.
- The Senior Staff Nurse is expected to develop teaching skills by undertaking a relevant teaching and assessing qualification and applying the principles within the clinical setting.
Management and Leadership Responsibility – including human resources, financial and other resources.
Senior Staff Nurse:
- To act as role model and clinical leader to junior staff.
- To utilize managerial skills within the clinical setting. This includes planning duty.
rotas which match unit needs with available expertise. - To assist in the ongoing assessment of ward staffing requirements and liaise with the temporary staffing office / clinical site practitioner to ensure required staff numbers and skill mix.
- In rotation with other Senior Staff Nurses, to take charge of the unit in the absence of the Ward / Departmental Sister / Charge Nurse.
- To liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote and maintain good working relationships, ensuring high standards of services.
Clinical Governance
Senior Staff Nurse:
- To assist the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in assessing and managing risk within the clinical environment.
- To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in line with Trust policy.
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
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Experience in oncology or area of specialty
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
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
- Frankie Jones
- Job title
- Charge Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
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