Junior Sister

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Junior Sister with an emphasis on practice education to support Registered Nurses in clinical practice to develop the essential skills required to enable achievement of clinical competencies and professional development.

This role will not include night shifts or weekends.

You will need to be a 1st level registered nurse, have demonstrable previous Oncology experience and experience in the administration of IV medications and Systemic Anti-Cancer treatment.

Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are essential.

In addition, you will have a recognised teaching and/or assessment qualification or a willingness to work towards.

You will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic and an effective team member committed to providing the highest level of service for our patients.

The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.

The Royal Marsden is committed to helping its staff develop through learning, access to a world-class school, as well as opportunities for career development and leadership. Annual staff survey results show The Royal Marsden as being well above the average for staff engagement and satisfaction.

Be a part of our world-class team helping to make a difference to cancer patients and their families.

To assist the Sister/ Charge Nurse in creating and maintaining a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the area. The post holder will work with the Sister/ Charge Nurse to co-ordinate all functions and activities to ensure a smooth running service to patients and their families.

To assist the Sister/ Charge Nurse in managing resources within the clinical area in a cost effective way. This includes maintaining and monitoring equipment and being proactive in managing staff rosters to minimise the use of temporary staffing.

To assist in providing strong proactive clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care. The post-holder will deputise for the Sister/ Charge Nurse and co-ordinate the nursing teams by liaising with all staff nurses and clerical staff to ensure continuity of care for patients and on-going managerial support for staff.

To work with the Sister/ Charge Nurse to provide a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.

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 information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

1. To provide strong leadership of the nursing and support workers within the department. This includes:

- Identifying training and development needs of staff in line with departmental and Trust Objectives and ensuring all new staff receive core and departmental induction
- Ensuring staff are appraised annually, have clear objectives which link to

department, division/directorate or corporate objectives and a personal development plan
- Ensuring performance and attendance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trust's Disciplinary or Poor Performance Procedures where formal action is necessary
- Observing and continually promoting equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work.
- Taking part in teaching responsibilities for the department and the school of nursing.