About this role
Job summary
Bank Band 5 and 6 Nursing Opportunities at The Royal Marsden!
Joining our bank team offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your schedule. As part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll work alongside passionate healthcare professionals, gaining valuable experience in a diverse range of clinical settings across the hospital. Come and join our fantastic team of nurses and be part of achieving our mission to continue to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the Royal Marsden Bank you will:o Gain experience of supporting/providing services within one of the largest cancer specialist Hospitals in Europe. o Have access to a diverse range of roles and opportunities to gain more experience.o Have the flexibility to work hours that suit you.o Be part of a local team that supports your career aspirations and provides full training and development free of charge.o Be treated as an internal applicant if you want to apply for permanent jobs with us.o Have access to a number of benefits, including the NHS pensions scheme.o Access to staff support services and staff discount benefits.The Royal Marsden NHS Trust Bank Workers are paid competitive rates for London and are based on Agenda for Change pay rates.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting caring, dedicated bank nurses at our Sutton Hospital, in Surrey, and for our Chelsea Hospital, in London. Working as part of our temporary staff bank offers a flexible way of working, with both ad hoc and longer full-time bookings available. You could work occasional shifts or days to suit your lifestyle or for a week or for a number of months or, if you are a student, during your holidays and at weekends. You can always depend on a steady supply of work and can choose when you want to work. Opportunities to work on our wards providing excellent patient care, or even opportunities to provide special care or patient escort are also available.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care
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.
To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24 hr period.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
NMC Registration Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience Desirable
Experience in oncology or area of specialty Recent experience within an acute setting/NHS Minimum of 6 months post registration
Skills Desirable
Computer Literacy (E.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
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 Sutton, Surrey
Sutton, Surrey
SM2 5PT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)