Staff Nurse (BAND 5) - Private Surgical Unit

Job summary

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, individual to join a busy team of dynamic dedicated Surgery Nurse.

The Private Care Surgical Unit consists of a 6 bedded day care facility and admissions unit for Private patients undergoing both surgery and interventional radiology. It includes caring for inpatient surgical admissions preoperatively as well as day cases post-operatively. Additionally, we have 2 consulting rooms to accommodate a nurse-led pre-assessment clinic for patients undergoing day case procedures.

The Unit also provides a pre-assessment service to assess Surgery patients for surgical procedures which include specialty areas such breast, urology, plastics, gynaecology, head and neck.

It is essential that the candidate is able to work using their own initiative, and to be able to work well as part of a team. You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills, to work under pressure and be able to provide to a high standard of care.

You must be flexible in your approach have excellent communication skills and have management experience.

A flexible approach regarding the working hours is essential as the days/hours you will be required to work during the week can vary.

Pre-assessment experience is desirable, training will be offered to the right individual.

You will need to have recent general surgical experience.Evidence of continuing professional development will be required.

Main duties of the job

• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift
• To ensure completion of surgical pre-admission checklist in accordance with the trust clinical guidance and protocols on the day of surgery and promptly escalate any abnormal findings to the nurse in charge.
• To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.
• To communicate with the patient and family members regarding expectations, relevant information and any developments throughout their surgical pathway whilst acting as a patient advocate.

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.