Job summary

Join Our Team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading cancer centre, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Band 5 Nurse to join our Granard House 3 team. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse to provide outstanding patient care in a supportive, specialist surgical environment.

About Granard House 3

Granard House 3 is a 7-bedded private patient surgical ward specialising in the care of patients undergoing surgery for head and neck cancers. We also care for private patients undergoing a range of other surgical procedures, providing high-quality perioperative and postoperative care tailored to their individual needs.

Working on Granard House 3 offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist surgical oncology skills while delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Nurses will gain experience caring for patients with altered airways, including tracheostomies and laryngectomies, as well as developing skills in enteral feeding, complex wound management, enhanced recovery after surgery, and the care of acutely unwell surgical patients.

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

• To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
• Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters.
• To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.
• To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate and evidence-based nursing care.
• Develop specialist skills in caring for patients with altered airways and complex postoperative needs.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues to provide holistic, personalised care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of nursing practice.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Develop specialist competencies in surgical oncology nursing, including altered airway management, complex wound care, enteral feeding and enhanced recovery following surgery.
• Learning Opportunities: Benefit from ongoing support from experienced ward managers, senior nurses and Practice Educators. Attend study days, complete clinical competencies and e-learning modules, and access educational opportunities through the Royal Marsden School.
• Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly team that is committed to supporting your professional growth and career development.
• Exceptional Patient Care: Be part of a specialist service delivering world-class care to private patients within one of the worlds leading cancer centres.

If you are a motivated nurse with a passion for surgical nursing, excellent patient care and a desire to develop specialist skills within oncology, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications
Desirable

• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification

Education/Qualifications
Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience
Essential

• 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

• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others

Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working well in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
• Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan
• Computer Literacy (e.g: Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Other Requirements
Essential

• 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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.