Ward Sister/Charge Nurse

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Medical Day Unit Grade NHS AfC:

Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-C1425 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £58,133 - £65,261 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/05/2026 23:59 Employer heading

Ward Sister/Charge Nurse NHS AfC:

Band 7 Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, highly skilled and enthusiastic Band 7 Charge Nurse / Sister to lead the Medical Day Unit in Chelsea. The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operational management of the unit, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, safe and effective patient care. The successful candidate will have excellent clinical skills with significant experience in a chemotherapy day unit setting, strong leadership abilities and a proactive, flexible approach. They will act as a clinical role model, promote effective multidisciplinary team working, support staff development and contribute to service improvement and patient experience. Main duties of the job To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to the area. To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the designated clinical environment. To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations e.g. finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff). To provide strong clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care. To support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification Manage a co-ordinated day care nursing (chemotherapy and IV Services) service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care. To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits which must include documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines. Within the framework of Team Nursing, to maintain the continuity of quality nursing care that responds flexibly to patients' and carers' needs and includes a pathway to the community or relevant care setting. Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled and specialized nursing care involving complex physical skills, e.g. IV drug administration, administration of cytotoxic drugs. To provide an expert knowledge base for all aspects of Vascular Access Devices, and liaise with the Nurse Consultant IV Therapy as appropriate. Assist with invasive diagnostic medical procedures, e.g. lumbar punctures. To be a professional role model for junior staff, demonstrating clinical skills competently, be a knowledgeable, critical thinking practitioner, demonstrating a polite, compassionate attitude towards patients and their families. Person specification Education/Qualifications Desirable criteria Recognised teaching qualification Qualification in oncology or speciality Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent) Recognised chemotherapy qualification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria Registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience Essential criteria Experience in intravenous drug administration 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 systemic anti-cancer treatment administration Desirable criteria Experience in Clinical Management Evidence of relevant teaching experience Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential criteria Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills Skills Abilities/Knowledge Essential criteria Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members Evidence of working well in a team Ability to demonstrate self-motivation Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Knowledge and understanding of quality issues Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan Computer Literacy (e.

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Microsoft Word and Outlook) Desirable criteria Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills Ability to lead a team Ability to motivate others Other Requirements Essential criteria 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 The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description & Person Specification ( PDF , 596.2 KB ) Job Features Form ( PDF , 136.6 KB ) Royal Marsden Trust Values ( PDF , 715.5 KB ) Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide ( PDF , 1.2 MB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Mai Bottos Job title Matron Email address Mai.bottos@rmh.nhs.uk List jobs with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors