Job summary
The Royal Marsden Private Care has dedicated private in-patient, diagnostics and ambulatory treatment services located on the Chelsea site. As a specialist cancer centre, we have the clinical expertise, facilities, and technology to provide leading private care service. Leadership qualities across the clinical and non-clinical aspects of an international service model will be required to ensure service excellence, which exceeds patient / customer expectations. Chelsea Private Care Services will link in with the three other hospital sites Sutton, Cavendish Square, and a Medical Day Unit at Kingston Hospital.
Main duties of the job
1.1. Be responsible for all aspects of daily operational management of the private care areas Sutton, delivering key performance targets and quality measures.
1.2. Provide clinical leadership to the nursing and administrative teams, maintaining credibility through practice and provide a high quality and safe patient service, which exceeds patient expectations.
1.3. Liaise effectively with members of the multi-Disciplinary health care team to achieve a co-ordinated specialist service across all Trust sites.
1.4. Support the major service improvement and transformation programmes across the Trust.
1.5. Lead and manage the nursing teams within private care areas. This will include developing and supporting the nurses, continually reviewing their remit within Advanced Nursing Practice.
1.6. To manage the nursing budget in a cost-effective way, working closely with the Service Manager, Director of Operations, DND and clinical leads to achieve this.
1.7. Advise the DND on matters pertaining to the provision of nursing services within private care areas.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
2.1 Provide and sustain a high-quality specialist nursing service to patients and their families within own area of expertise.
2.2 Lead on the formulation and revision of relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
2.3 Continuously review the Nursing Service to ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention, so that patients referred and supported by the appropriate specialist.
2.4 Where appropriate, to participate in the establishment/maintenance and support of nurse led clinics whereby the problems and needs of patients and their carers are appropriately channelled. To review the effectiveness of these clinics on a regular basis.
2.5 Supporting the Clinical Site Practitioner team to co-ordinate private in-patient bed allocations
2.6 Provide support and advice to patients and their carers relating to all diagnostic and treatment pathways.
2.7 To liaise with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team to optimise the smooth transition through the various aspects of the treatment pathway.
2.8 To comply with and participate in the Trusts framework for clinical governance within the department area.
2.9 Set goals and benchmark standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the department.
2.10 Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
2.11 To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
2.1 Provide and sustain a high-quality specialist nursing service to patients and their families within own area of expertise.
2.2 Lead on the formulation and revision of relevant policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
2.3 Continuously review the Nursing Service to ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention, so that patients referred and supported by the appropriate specialist.
2.4 Where appropriate, to participate in the establishment/maintenance and support of nurse led clinics whereby the problems and needs of patients and their carers are appropriately channelled. To review the effectiveness of these clinics on a regular basis.
2.5 Supporting the Clinical Site Practitioner team to co-ordinate private in-patient bed allocations
2.6 Provide support and advice to patients and their carers relating to all diagnostic and treatment pathways.
2.7 To liaise with relevant members of the multi-disciplinary team to optimise the smooth transition through the various aspects of the treatment pathway.
2.8 To comply with and participate in the Trusts framework for clinical governance within the department area.
2.9 Set goals and benchmark standards of care. Develop tools to improve the quality of the service and co-ordinate clinical services across the department.
2.10 Ensure that nursing documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
2.11 To actively promote a healthy lifestyle for patients and staff appreciating national strategy requirements.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration (NMC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Masters degree or equivalent job related experience or post grad calibre
- Qualification in haematology
Desirable
- Qualification in surgical / oncology
- ILS
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Management and leadership at band 7 or equivalate
- Experience in Clinical Management and leadership at band 7 or equivalate
- Good understanding of the clinical and non-clinical aspects of an international service model
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Computer Literacy (e.g.: Microsoft Word and Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registration (NMC)
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Masters degree or equivalent job related experience or post grad calibre
- Qualification in haematology
Desirable
- Qualification in surgical / oncology
- ILS
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Clinical Management and leadership at band 7 or equivalate
- Experience in Clinical Management and leadership at band 7 or equivalate
- Good understanding of the clinical and non-clinical aspects of an international service model
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Computer Literacy (e.g.: Microsoft Word and Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
