Staff Nurse (Band 6) – Smithers Ward

Job Summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national and international population within three hospital sites in London and Surrey and Sutton.

Position

Staff Nurse (Band 6) – Smithers Ward (Surrey site). Fixed term, 10 months, full-time.

Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 per annum.

Location

Royal Marsden Sutton, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, evidence‑led care.
• Exercise clinical judgement and decision‑making regarding patient needs, long‑term goals and care plans.
• Participate in the day‑to‑day organisation and running of clinical trials, including recruitment, education and monitoring of patients and liaison with trial sponsors.
• Counter‑check patients’ vital signs, blood results, body surface area, chemotherapy prescriptions and consent before administering treatment.
• Educate patients on treatment indications, side effects, and ensure necessary medication and follow‑up appointments are obtained.
• Plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through discharge or transfer, discussing with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams; alert charge nurses to changes.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration (or obtain within three months of appointment)
• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Post‑registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality sufficient for competence in required skills

Desirable Requirements

• Qualification in oncology or speciality (diploma/degree) or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in clinical management
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Experience in oncology or area of specialty
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Word and Outlook)

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