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Bank Staff Nurse

Employer
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Sutton, Surrey and/or Chelsea, London
Salary
Depending on experience Bank
Closing date
15 Oct 2024
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Profession
Nurse
Grade
Band 5
Hours
Part Time
Bank Band 5 and 6 Nursing Opportunities at The Royal Marsden!

Joining our bank team offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives while enjoying the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your schedule. As part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you'll work alongside passionate healthcare professionals, gaining valuable experience in a diverse range of clinical settings across the hospital. Come and join our fantastic team of nurses and be part of achieving our mission to continue to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Royal Marsden Bank you will:o Gain experience of supporting/providing services within one of the largest cancer specialist Hospitals in Europe. o Have access to a diverse range of roles and opportunities to gain more experience.o Have the flexibility to work hours that suit you.o Be part of a local team that supports your career aspirations and provides full training and development free of charge.o Be treated as an internal applicant if you want to apply for permanent jobs with us.o Have access to a number of benefits, including the NHS pensions scheme.o Access to staff support services and staff discount benefits.The Royal Marsden NHS Trust Bank Workers are paid competitive rates for London and are based on Agenda for Change pay rates.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is currently recruiting caring, dedicated bank nurses at our Sutton Hospital, in Surrey, and for our Chelsea Hospital, in London. Working as part of our temporary staff bank offers a flexible way of working, with both ad hoc and longer full-time bookings available. You could work occasional shifts or days to suit your lifestyle or for a week or for a number of months or, if you are a student, during your holidays and at weekends. You can always depend on a steady supply of work and can choose when you want to work. Opportunities to work on our wards providing excellent patient care, or even opportunities to provide special care or patient escort are also available.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care

To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.

Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters.

To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.

To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.

To be rostered as part of the ward to care for patients over a 24 hr period.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development


Experience

Desirable

  • Experience in oncology or area of specialty
  • Recent experience within an acute setting/NHS
  • Minimum of 6 months post registration


Skills

Desirable

  • Computer Literacy (E.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)


Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sutton, Surrey and/or Chelsea, London

Sutton, Surrey and/or Chelsea, London

SW3 6JJ

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