Junior Sister

This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse with a strong clinical background and experience in an Outpatients setting, to support and develop the service whilst gaining further leadership experience.. The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties, excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

To assist the Sisters of Outpatient 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 Unit Sister to co-ordinate all functions and activities to ensure a smooth running service to patients and their families.

To assist the Unit sister 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 work with the Unit Sister 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 and learning and development opportunities. 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

To provide strong leadership and management of the Outpatients service. Supporting staff with training and competencies within the service.

To manage and support unwell patients within the department. Providing staff with the skills to look after and monitor unwell patients, following sepsis guidelines as required.

To promote a patient focused multidisciplinary approach to care in collaboration with carers, other health care professionals and external agencies.

To undertake appropriate assessment of the needs of the patient and family and organising their care whilst undergoing diagnostic and or assessment procedures within the units.

To ensure good communication with other departments to maximise continuity of care and ensure appropriate information and support for patients following their visit to the unit.