About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, highly skilled and enthusiastic Band 7 Charge Nurse / Sister to lead the Medical Day Unit in Chelsea. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective patient care. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills with significant experience in a chemotherapy day unit setting, strong leadership abilities and a proactive, flexible approach. They will act as a clinical role model, promote effective multidisciplinary team working, support staff development and contribute to service improvement and patient experience.
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. To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations eg. 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.
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 description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
Manage a co-ordinated day care nursing (chemotherapy and IV Services) service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care. To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence-based care to optimise high quality patient care. To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits which must include documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines. Within the framework of Team Nursing, to maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients and carers needs and includes a pathway to the community or relevant care setting. Monitoring of trends and prevalences of clinical incidents according to the Trusts Clinical Governance Guidance and Directives and develop strategies to prevent them reoccurring.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification Recognised chemotherapy qualification
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 Experience in systemic anti-cancer treatment administration
Desirable
Experience in Clinical Management Evidence of relevant teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential
Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)