Job summary
- Main area
- Private Care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-P170
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 Per Annum Inc HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/02/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Sister
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our ground breaking work ensuring patients receive the very latest and best in cancer treatment and care. At the centre of the hospital are our dedicated nursing staff. Being part of the nursing tam at the Royal Marsden means being at the forefront of cancer nursing
across the world.
Main duties of the job
- To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the area. To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the designated clinical environment (including those involving outlying private patients). To develop an understanding of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse.
- To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations e.g. Finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff)
- To provide strong clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care.
- To support 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
- To facilitate continuity and consistency of the therapeutic effect of care through consultation with the patient, family and other health professionals.
- To liaise and work closely with relevant Clinical Nurse Specialists, Specialist Sisters in the provision of professional cancer nursing service, using skills identified for the post to ensure specialist input to care is planned for and delivered to individuals.
- To demonstrate a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to the patient with cancer to ensure that physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs of the patient and family are met.
- To be a professional role model for junior staff, demonstrating clinical skills competently, be a knowledgeable, critical thinking practitioner, demonstrating a polite, compassionate attitude towards patients and their families.
- Recognise and respond to patients’ changing condition, using knowledge, skills and experience to direct, support and manage both staff and the situation. Provide support to staff during and after emergency situations, including debriefs and clinical supervision as necessary.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Qualification in oncology or speciality
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management
- Relevant experience post registration
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of ongoing professional development
- Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration
- Experience of Venepuncture/Cannulation or Willingness to develop these skills on appointment
- Sufficient experience to be able to undertake Ward Manager role
- Demonstrate clear ability and responsibility for creating a dynamic learning environment
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of a good understanding of NHS (or equivalent) reforms including those affecting cancer and relevant services
- Budget monitoring/management experience.
- Computer literacy.
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work) and participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis in ‘out of hours’ periods
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
- Angie McNamara
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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