Job summary
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive Cancer Centre in Europe and leader in the field of cancer care with successful record of innovation in nursing care, pioneering new treatments and development of anti-cancer drugs.
We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced and motivated critical care nurse who will work with the team to support us in the delivery of a high-quality 24-hour service in Chelsea site but being able to work across Sutton site and Chelsea site if required. You will work collaboratively to provide acute oncology care to at risk or deteriorating cancer patients. You will be expected to work with ward and critical care clinicians and have excellent assessment, communication, and management skills to improve patient safety, and provide outstanding quality of care. You will be part of the Resuscitation team, and would be required as an ALS provider to lead rescue interventions and facilitate transfers to and from critical care. You will work a mixture of days and nights as well as weekends within the team.
Substantial experience working as an intensive care or A&E nurse is essential. Oncology including haematological cancer nursing is desired but not essential. You will be required to develop education and training for junior staff and participate actively in audit and research. You would need to demonstrate leadership and managerial expertise as a Band 7 Charge Nurse/Sister in Critical Care Outreach.
Main duties of the job
- To be an active member of the Critical Care Outreach Team assessing and treating the acutely deteriorating patient, or to initiate treatments to prevent a patient from deteriorating and requiring admission to the Critical Care Unit (CCU).
- To provide a 24 hour Critical Care Outreach service across the Chelsea and Sutton site.
- To be an active member of the hospital at night (H@N) team.
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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To identify patients who are acutely deteriorating and are for active treatment.
- To work in collaboration with the Critical Care Unit team (CCU) , Medical/Surgical teams and the Clinical Site Practitioner (CSP) to assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient.
- To be an active member of the hospital resuscitation team.
- To provide support and education for nursing and medical staff in relation to the acutely deteriorating patient.
- To safely escort patients on intra/inter hospital transfers when required.
Please note that this position will not attract a work permit or visa and so only applications from individuals already free to work in the UK without restrictions will be considered.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- To identify patients who are acutely deteriorating and are for active treatment.
- To work in collaboration with the Critical Care Unit team (CCU) , Medical/Surgical teams and the Clinical Site Practitioner (CSP) to assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient.
- To be an active member of the hospital resuscitation team.
- To provide support and education for nursing and medical staff in relation to the acutely deteriorating patient.
- To safely escort patients on intra/inter hospital transfers when required.
Please note that this position will not attract a work permit or visa and so only applications from individuals already free to work in the UK without restrictions will be considered.
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.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- First Level registration with significant experience in a critical/acute care environment
- Bachelor's degree or studying at degree level supplemented by specialist training/experience or working towards
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience
- Recognised acute care Qualification (e.g Critical Care Course)
- ALS provider Certificate
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescriber/working towards/willing to undertake
- Advanced Physical Assessement/willing to undertake
- Cancer nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in an acute setting and managing a critically ill patient (e.g CCU, A&E)
- Evidence of good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to influence, support and develop staff
- Ability to co-ordinate patient care and liaise with multi-disciplinary team members
- Ability to work collaboratively with CCOT and CCU leads
- Evidence of managerial experience
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Ability to problem solve, make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Ability to manage conflict situations
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice
- Knowledge of quality issues
- Understanding of research and its implications on practice development
Skills / Abilities /Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers
- Ability to perform physical examination and assessment as appropriate within protocols
- Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills
- Ability to effectively influence other staff who may work in a different team and represent a different professional staff group
- Ability to undertake a comprehensive clinical history
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priories
- Ability to work within and manage professional boundaries
- Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- First Level registration with significant experience in a critical/acute care environment
- Bachelor's degree or studying at degree level supplemented by specialist training/experience or working towards
- Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience
- Recognised acute care Qualification (e.g Critical Care Course)
- ALS provider Certificate
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
Desirable
- Non-Medical prescriber/working towards/willing to undertake
- Advanced Physical Assessement/willing to undertake
- Cancer nursing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience working in an acute setting and managing a critically ill patient (e.g CCU, A&E)
- Evidence of good leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to influence, support and develop staff
- Ability to co-ordinate patient care and liaise with multi-disciplinary team members
- Ability to work collaboratively with CCOT and CCU leads
- Evidence of managerial experience
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Ability to problem solve, make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Ability to manage conflict situations
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice
- Knowledge of quality issues
- Understanding of research and its implications on practice development
Skills / Abilities /Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers
- Ability to perform physical examination and assessment as appropriate within protocols
- Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills
- Ability to effectively influence other staff who may work in a different team and represent a different professional staff group
- Ability to undertake a comprehensive clinical history
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation
- Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priories
- Ability to work within and manage professional boundaries
- Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
