Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced clinical leader as Sister/ Charge Nurse for Centre for Urgent Care (CUC) and The Royal Marsden Macmillan Hotline (RMMH) based at the Chelsea site. We are looking for an outstanding individual to lead a team of highly experienced nurses who provide excellent nursing care and strive to make a difference.
CUC provides advanced nursing care to patients who present with acute symptoms related to their disease or treatment, supports patients on an ambulatory care pathway, or provides care for elective patients booked for day case procedures.
The RMMH, a 24/7 service which provides Royal Marsden patients with a single point of access for support when they become unwell because of their disease or treatment.
This role involves day to day management and co-ordination of both CUC and RMMH in addition, the Sister/ Charge Nurse will be an integral part of the Acute Oncology Service (AOS) Team working closely with our AOS consultants and team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs). The Sister/ Charge Nurse should be an experienced Registered Nurse that uses advanced assessment, clinical decision making and diagnostic skills to appropriately manage patients. There will also be opportunity to be involved in service improvements within CUC and RMMH.
The working pattern for this role is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Please contact Farzana Baksh on extension 4492 if you would like further information.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead a team of registered nurses, nursing associates, health care support workers and service administrators to deliver a safe, effective and efficient service in the Centre for Urgent Care and the Royal Marsden Macmillan Hotline in the Chelsea site.
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.
- Provide clinical leadership on a day to day basis in both the CUC and RMMH, co-ordinating both staff and patients to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient service.
- Practice at an advanced level using NEWS2, history taking and physical assessment skills to triage or assess patients on presentation to the CUC, or over the phone via the hotline.
- Perform Venepuncture, Cannulation and access CVADs to obtain IV access and blood test collection.
- Order and interpret blood tests as appropriate, and act on results as necessary.
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate (bedside and radiological).
- Prescribe/administer medication within the remit of patient group directives and or non-medical nurse prescribing.
- To ensure patients are appropriately and safely triaged or transferred to the nearest emergency department or tertiary treatment centre when a medical or surgical emergency is suspected.
- To work collaboratively with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams including Clinical Site Practitioners, the Acute Oncology Service, Medical and Clinical Oncology, Haematology and Surgical teams across the RMH Trust, to ensure patients are transferred to the most appropriate place to receive timely and appropriate care when assessment and/or treatment is required.
- To work in partnership with the Acute Oncology Service and other admitting teams, to ensure patients are admitted, assessed, treated and discharged from CUC in a safe and appropriate time frame.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
- Provide clinical leadership on a day to day basis in both the CUC and RMMH, co-ordinating both staff and patients to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient service.
- Practice at an advanced level using NEWS2, history taking and physical assessment skills to triage or assess patients on presentation to the CUC, or over the phone via the hotline.
- Perform Venepuncture, Cannulation and access CVADs to obtain IV access and blood test collection.
- Order and interpret blood tests as appropriate, and act on results as necessary.
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate (bedside and radiological).
- Prescribe/administer medication within the remit of patient group directives and or non-medical nurse prescribing.
- To ensure patients are appropriately and safely triaged or transferred to the nearest emergency department or tertiary treatment centre when a medical or surgical emergency is suspected.
- To work collaboratively with a variety of multi-disciplinary teams including Clinical Site Practitioners, the Acute Oncology Service, Medical and Clinical Oncology, Haematology and Surgical teams across the RMH Trust, to ensure patients are transferred to the most appropriate place to receive timely and appropriate care when assessment and/or treatment is required.
- To work in partnership with the Acute Oncology Service and other admitting teams, to ensure patients are admitted, assessed, treated and discharged from CUC in a safe and appropriate time frame.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- First Level registration with experience in a cancer care / 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 cancer nursing Qualification
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Experience/ training in physical assessment skills or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and aptitude for clear communication and triage skills
- Appreciation of the role of lead nurse and the associated responsibility and accountability
- Ability to communicate to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration of others
- Ability to work in a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of innovative practice or service development
- Evidence of experience in change management
- Ability to make decision prioritise and work under pressure
- Ability to show tact and manage boundaries
- Evidence of a good understanding of the NHS
- Ability to set and monitor standards
Skills / Abilities /Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers
- Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation
- Ability to manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service
- 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
- NMC registration
- First Level registration with experience in a cancer care / 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 cancer nursing Qualification
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Experience/ training in physical assessment skills or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Understanding and aptitude for clear communication and triage skills
- Appreciation of the role of lead nurse and the associated responsibility and accountability
- Ability to communicate to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration of others
- Ability to work in a team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of innovative practice or service development
- Evidence of experience in change management
- Ability to make decision prioritise and work under pressure
- Ability to show tact and manage boundaries
- Evidence of a good understanding of the NHS
- Ability to set and monitor standards
Skills / Abilities /Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers
- Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills
- Good presentation and teaching skills
- Ability to provide clear and concise documentation
- Ability to manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service
- 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.
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).
