Job overview

Are you looking to progress your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term junior sister posting,  to  join our friendly and energetic team on Kennaway ward. 
 Kennaway ward is a 11-bed inpatient adult ward caring for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery, and symptom control as part of their cancer journey. We also have a 3 bedded surgical day unit which runs 5 days a week offering day case surgery. 
The successful candidate will require excellent interpersonal and clinical skills and enjoy working as part of a team.  You will be required to act as a role model for junior members of the team, ensuring care is delivered to a high standard in line with the values of the trust, and supporting them in their own professional development. Whilst also assuming managerial responsibilities for co-ordination of shifts,  supporting the Ward Sister with the management of staff, auditing, incident reporting and be actively involved in recruitment and developing skills as a leader within the Trust.
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. We are an inclusive team and would welcome your application.

 For informal visits or discussion, please contact Tracey Wingham (ward sister) on Kennaway ward 0208 661 3128.

Main duties of the job

1.1. To assist the ward manager of Kennaway Ward in creating and maintaining a safe, therapeutic
clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the area. The post-holder will
work with the ward manager to co-ordinate all functions and activities to ensure a smooth running
service to patients and their families.
1.2. To assist the ward manager in managing resources within the clinical area in a cost effective way.
This includes maintaining and monitoring equipment and being proactive in managing staff rosters
to minimise the use of temporary staffing
1.3. To assist in providing strong proactive clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that
is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care. The
post-holder will deputise for the ward manager and co-ordinate the nursing teams by liaising with
the senior staff nurses and clerical staff to ensure continuity of care for patients and on-going
managerial support for staff.
1.4. To work with the ward manager to provide a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff
to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.

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.