Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£47951.00 to £56863.00
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
- Posted
- 2d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5671091
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Job summary
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Staff Nurse (SSN) with post-registration experience, desirably in oncology and SACT, to join the Medical Day Unit (MDU) at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea. The MDU is a fast-paced clinical environment specialising in the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), supportive care and clinical trials.
The Royal Marsden is a leading centre in cancer care and research and provides staff with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment.You will need to be a registered nurse with intravenous medication administration experience. Venepuncture and cannulation are desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You will possess excellent oral and written communication skills and sound clinical assessment and management qualities to effectively co-ordinate a shift and clinically review patients prior to their SACT.
Main duties of the job
- To work collaboratively, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to co-ordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients.
- To lead the assessment and management of the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT.
- To ensure patients are educated on SACT, including clinical trials, administered on the unit.
- To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in the management of colleagues and the clinical environment.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
282-C76
Job locations
Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification:
- Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met.
- Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to empower patients to escalate side effects timely and safely.
- Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior colleagues to also practice within such guidelines.
- Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to respond promptly to signs.
- Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands.
- Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance personal and team professional development.
- Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in managing colleagues and the clinical environment.
Job responsibilities
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification:
- Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met.
- Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to empower patients to escalate side effects timely and safely.
- Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior colleagues to also practice within such guidelines.
- Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to respond promptly to signs.
- Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands.
- Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance personal and team professional development.
- Assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse in managing colleagues and the clinical environment.
What you need to do now
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