Staff Nurse (Band 5) - Private Day Surgery Unit
Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking? If so, we could have the perfect job for you!
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the world's leading cancer centres, with an international reputation for the excellence of care, treatment, research, and education it provides.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Private Care Surgical Unit. 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.
Working alongside the Nursing Team, you will support the delivery of outstanding patient care, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and help foster effective communication across the multidisciplinary team. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role within a Trust that is committed to the ongoing development and progression of its staff.
We are looking for an oncology nurse, or someone aspiring to develop within oncology nursing, who has strong team-working skills and a passion for enhancing patient care. You will be enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to continuously improving the patient experience and pathway.
To plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift
To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.
To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Patricia Oliveira Job title: Matron Email address: Patricia.Oliveira@rmh.nhs.uk
