Staff Nurse (Band 5) Critical Care Unit

• To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has beendrawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
• To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs ofpatients with cancer and the different treatment modalities.
• To develop an understanding of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward/DepartmentalSister/Charge Nurse.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator:

• To complete the first level assessment of the patients needs to gain an understanding of thephysiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and theirfamilies and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of thepatient and family are met.
• 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.

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.

Essential: - Nursing Registration; - Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable: - Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised teaching qualification

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

Essential: - Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members; - Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise; - Computer Literacy (e.g: Microsoft Word and Outlook)

Desirable: - Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills; - Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills; - Ability to lead a team; - Ability to motivate others

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