Job Description

CYPDU are looking for a highly motivated Senior Sister/Charge Nurse to join our team for a 12-month fixed term secondment to cover Maternity Leave. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Band 6 Staff Nurse with a background of SACT administration experience, Intrathecal and Recovery competency, and will also have experience of staff management including workforce planning and administration.We are looking for a candidate that has the drive and passion to lead our nursing team and assist with managing projects to improve the patient's journey through the service. The Senior Sister/Charge Nurse's responsibility is to provide strong proactive clinical leadership of the nursing and support worker team, which is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care. The post-holder will co-ordinate the nursing team by liaising with other members of MDT to ensure continuity of care for patients and on-going managerial support, whilst upholding the trust's values of pioneering change, pursuing excellence, working collaboratively, and showing kindness.Main duties of the jobTo create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patient and their families who come to the area. To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the designated clinical environment (including those involving outlying private patients).To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations, e.g. finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff).To provide strong clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting in high quality safe patient care.To support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.About usThe 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.DetailsDate posted07 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salaryxc2xa351,883 to xc2xa358,544 a year per annum inc HCASContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number282-C472Job locationsThe Royal Marsden SuttonDowns RoadSuttonSM2 5PTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.2.1.1 Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multidisciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.2.1.2 To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence-based care to optimise high quality patient care.2.1.3 To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits which must include documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.2.1.4 To maintain the continuity of quality nursing that responds flexibly to patients and carers needs and includes a safe discharge to the community or relevant care setting.2.1.5 To maintain quality, safety and performance metrics in relation to service delivery.2.1.6 Monitoring trends and prevalences of clinical incidents according to the Trusts Clinical Governance Guidance and Directives and develop strategies to prevent them reoccurring. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this role, please see the attached detailed and Person Specification.2.1.1 Manage a co-ordinated nursing service in liaison with all members of the multidisciplinary team maximising high quality patient care.2.1.2 To maintain clinical credibility through practice and to utilise the findings of nursing research and evidence-based care to optimise high quality patient care.2.1.3 To monitor and review nursing practice regularly, participating in audits which must include documentation in accordance with Trust policy and NMC Guidelines.2.1.4 To maintain the continuity of quality nursing that responds flexibly to patients and carers needs and includes a safe discharge to the community or relevant care setting.2.1.5 To maintain quality, safety and performance metrics in relation to service delivery.2.1.6 Monitoring trends and prevalences of clinical incidents according to the Trusts Clinical Governance Guidance and Directives and develop strategies to prevent them reoccurring.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Evidence of Level 7 study - willingness to complete
• Recognised student assessor qualification

• Registered Children's Nurse
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)

• Expertise in working with children and young people undergoing oncological treatment
• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Evidence of recent continued professional development
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Knowledge of the JACIE service specifications and related DH guidelines

• Excellent clinical skills, that have been practiced at a senior staff nurse/charge nurse level, with proven managerial and leadership skills
• Good organisational and time management skills and evidence of innovative practice
• Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration for others
• Ability to make decisions, prioritise, and work under pressure
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others
• Anility to set and monitor standards

• Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Qualification in oncology or speciality
• Evidence of Level 7 study - willingness to complete
• Recognised student assessor qualification

• Registered Children's Nurse
• Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)

• Expertise in working with children and young people undergoing oncological treatment
• Experience in intravenous drug administration
• Evidence of recent continued professional development
• Experience in chemotherapy administration
• Experience in Clinical Management
• Evidence of relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
• Knowledge of the JACIE service specifications and related DH guidelines

• Excellent clinical skills, that have been practiced at a senior staff nurse/charge nurse level, with proven managerial and leadership skills
• Good organisational and time management skills and evidence of innovative practice
• Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to show empathy and consideration for others
• Ability to make decisions, prioritise, and work under pressure
• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Ability to motivate others
• Anility to set and monitor standards

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