Description
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Child Registered Nurse for the Children's Day Unit. You will coordinate and supervise shifts, communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver high-quality, evidence-led care to patients. The unit provides systemic anti-cancer therapy, radiotherapy, and supportive care to patients aged 1-24 years old.
The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, demonstrate consistent positive role modelling, and take an active role in unit leadership. They will be expected to manage the service in line with the trust values and improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and supervise shifts, communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Exercise clinical judgment and decision-making about patient needs
- Participate in the day-to-day organization and running of clinical trials
- Complete the first-level assessment of patients' needs and develop care plans
- Countercheck patients' vital signs, blood results, and chemotherapy prescriptions before administration of treatment
- Educate patients on their treatment, including indications and side effects
Requirements:
- NMC Child Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
- Experience in intravenous drug administration and sufficient post-registration nursing experience in oncology or specialty
Desirable Qualifications:
- Qualification in oncology or specialty
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Experience in chemotherapy administration, clinical management, and relevant teaching experience
We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways.