Staff Nurse (Band 5) Horder Ward | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a dynamic, forward-thinking individual as a Band 5 Staff Nurse on Horder Ward. Horder Ward is a 12-bedded acute oncology ward caring for patients undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. The ward also cares for palliative patients with complex symptom control and psychological needs.We are looking for a caring, compassionate, and competent nurse with a special interest in palliative care. The ideal candidate is someone who works well under pressure, has excellent time management skills, and is dedicated to providing excellent patient care.If you are interested and would like to join our team, we would love to hear from you.The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to recruiting and retaining 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 an inclusive workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to a more positive impact for the people we serve.Key Responsibilities:

To plan, document, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients responsibly and efficiently, in conjunction with the shift co-ordinator.To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.To understand the roles and responsibilities involved in managing a shift, under the guidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre dedicated to providing the best cancer care and advancing cancer research. We employ over 4,500 staff across various careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance, and administrative services. Our hospitals are located in Chelsea, London, and Sutton, Surrey, with a Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.We understand the value of life and are committed to excellence in everything we do. Our dedicated team offers a stimulating work environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities, and clear career pathways. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.For more information, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.Additional Responsibilities:

Be aware of side effects of treatments and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimize adverse reactions.Participate in direct delivery of skilled nursing care, including wound dressings, drain removal, and urinary catheter insertion, under supervision until competent.Develop awareness of protocols for patients undergoing clinical trials.Follow hospital policies and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance.Be rostered to care for patients over a 24-hour period.Handle body fluids, odours, and infections safely, adhering to PPE and infection control policies.Assist in collecting diagnostic samples, such as urine and sputum.This advert closes on Thursday, 21 August ..... full job details .....