Description
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Private Care Surgical Unit.
As a Staff Nurse, you will support the delivery of outstanding patient care, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and help foster effective communication across the multidisciplinary team.
The unit consists of six individual bays and two consulting rooms and specialises in delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing oncology diagnostic procedures and surgical treatment.
The service supports patients throughout their surgical journey, from pre-assessment through to nurse-led discharge, and plays a vital role in providing a seamless pathway for patients undergoing oncology surgery requiring hospital admission.
Main duties of the job
- Plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way
- Develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit
- Develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse
Job responsibilities
- Complete the first level assessment of the patient's needs to gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families
- Assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care
- Be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions
Person Specification
- Qualification in oncology or specialty (desirable)
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) (desirable)
- Recognised teaching qualification (desirable)
- Registration (essential)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (essential)
- Experience in intravenous drug administration (essential)
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or specialty to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job (essential)
Benefits
- Competitive salary (£38,488 to £46,852 a year)
- Wide range of staff benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Clear career pathways
- Flexible working requests welcomed
Other Requirements
- 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