Medical & Surgical Ward Nurses - NHS Hospital

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for surgical nurses to join our friendly and energetic team on Ellis Ward. Ellis ward is a 14 bed adult female surgical ward, predominantly caring for patients undergoing treatment for breast and gynaecological cancers as well as other specialities including gastrointestinal and urological. We also care for patients having chemotherapy, radiotherapy and patients requiring symptom control as part of their treatment. As a Band 6 you will be required to assume responsibility for co-ordinating shifts on a regular basis, as deemed necessary, by the ward manager and be proactive in identifying areas to improve the patient experience and quality of nursing care.


To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
To develop an understanding of managing a shift with the guidance of the Ward/Departmental Sister/Charge Nurse.
Working closely with the ward Manager to support staff wellbeing and staff development.

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 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. To complete the first level assessment of the patient's needs and document these on the care plan, planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of care from admission through to discharge/transfer.
Using the information obtained from nursing history assessments and from subsequent observations, to identify the patient's individual nursing problems and needs, and to plan and implement care.

NMC Registration
Evidence of ongoing professional development
Qualification in oncology or speciality
Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job

Experience in chemotherapy administration
Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Experience in oncology or area of specialty
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea



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