Charge Nurse

Job description

Job summary

Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward thinking? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate nursing staff to provide high quality patient focussed care. If so we could have the perfect job for you!

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 7, Ward Sister/Charge Nurse for Markus ward (private ward). The ward consists in 8 single rooms, providing specialist facilities for the care of oncologic patients. The ward delivers care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, while supporting symptom management.

The successful candidate will be an oncology nurse with proven leadership skills and the vision and passion to help develop a new service and optimise high quality patient care. Being a good team player, they will work with the Matron and nursing team leaders to help foster good communication and improved processes to enhance the patient pathway. This is a demanding but very rewarding role with a Trust that is committed to the ongoing development of its staff. An ideal next step if you have the right blend of skills and experience to join us.

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Main duties of the job

To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to Markus Ward.

To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within Markus, working closely with Matron and other Sisters

To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations e.g. Finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff)

To provide strong clinical leadership to the nursing and health care support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in a high quality safe patient care.

Working closely with School of Nursing and Practice Educators team to support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.

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 please refer to the job description and personal specification

Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.

To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence based care to optimise high quality patient care.

To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits and data gathering using trust information systems in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.

You must possess a first level degree and a relevant oncology or cancer qualification. You will also have experience in a cancer setting. We are looking for a strong clinical leader with good collaborative skills who is enthusiastic about enhancing patient care through service improvement.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multi-disciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.

To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence based care to optimise high quality patient care.

To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits and data gathering using trust information systems in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.

You must possess a first level degree and a relevant oncology or cancer qualification. You will also have experience in a cancer setting. We are looking for a strong clinical leader with good collaborative skills who is enthusiastic about enhancing patient care through service improvement.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification
• First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management.
• Relevant experience post registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of ongoing professional development
• Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration
• Experience of Venepuncture/Cannulation or willingness to develop these skills on appointment
• Experience on the management of patients with Epidural/PCA/drains post surgical procedures
• Sufficient experience to be able to undertake Ward Manager role

Desirable

• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience on surgical ward environment
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work) and participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis in 'out of hours' periods
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of good leadership qualities including delegation and co-ordination of teams.
• Evidence of good management practice.
• Ability to innovate and manage change.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice.
• Knowledge of quality issues and Clinical Governance.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and priorities.
• Awareness of developments within the NHS and their affect upon the service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ability to manage conflict situations.
• Evidence of a good understanding of NHS reforms including those affecting cancer and relevant services.
• Budget monitoring/management experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills PCA/Epidural management

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification
• First Level management qualification and/or experience in clinical management.
• Relevant experience post registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of ongoing professional development
• Experience of Intravenous Drug Administration
• Experience of Venepuncture/Cannulation or willingness to develop these skills on appointment
• Experience on the management of patients with Epidural/PCA/drains post surgical procedures
• Sufficient experience to be able to undertake Ward Manager role

Desirable

• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience on surgical ward environment
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work) and participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis in 'out of hours' periods
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Skills Abilities/knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of good leadership qualities including delegation and co-ordination of teams.
• Evidence of good management practice.
• Ability to innovate and manage change.
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice.
• Knowledge of quality issues and Clinical Governance.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and priorities.
• Awareness of developments within the NHS and their affect upon the service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ability to manage conflict situations.
• Evidence of a good understanding of NHS reforms including those affecting cancer and relevant services.
• Budget monitoring/management experience.
• Computer literacy.
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills PCA/Epidural management

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

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