Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-C675
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Marsden hospital Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £72,921 - £83,362 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Matron
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate oncology nurse to join The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Matron within the Cancers Services. The candidates are expected to have management and leadership experience. The post offers the chance to provide visible and effective clinical leadership across the portfolio that include 3 inpatients wards and Medical Day Unit in Chelsea site, and two specialist nursing teams.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading nursing teams to deliver safe, high quality, patient- centred care while supporting staff wellbeing, development and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a world-renowned Trust and shape cancer services through inspirational and inclusive leadership.
The Royal Marsden is a world-leading cancer centre, specialising in diagnosis, treatment, research and education. As a Trust, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive environment, where staff feels respected, valued and able to thrive.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and be responsible for the delivery of effective nursing for a complex group of patients and their families, ensuring compassionate and efficient care and making certain the patient is always central to the service and how it is delivered.
- Act as part of the senior management team for the Division within the Clinical Business Unit (CBU), working closely with the Service Manager, Clinical Director, Divisional Nurse Director and Divisional Director to deliver the Trust strategy within the Division.
- Overall responsibility for the daily operational management of the ward/day care areas (where appropriate). The post holder will look at developing new and different ways of working in order to improve the patient pathway.
- Contribute to the relationship management of referring trusts, supporting partnership working with other organisations where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- To provide a clear focus for nursing, giving a highly visible and authoritative presence within the units. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality care and ensuring that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery whatever the setting.
- To work clinically for a minimum of 7.5hrs/week.
- Oversee the day to day management of the oncology wards, working with the ward leaders, clinical nurse specialists, medical teams and administrative groups to ensure the smooth running of the clinical areas.
- Ensure CNSs work at an advanced practice level, providing a specialist service and level of expertise in their specialist area ensure their interventions are timely and well documented.
- Ensure CNSs’ offer all relevant patients a Holistic Needs Assessment at appropriate patient milestones, be responsible for this data collection and make sure that the HNA enables the CNS to devise a personalised care plans, ensuring patient’s needs are met holistically.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First level registration
- First level degree in a relevant specialty
- MSc or working towards in relevant subject
- Relevant formal teaching / mentoring experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Post Registration qualification in cancer nursing
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant relevant post-registration experience, including experience at band 7 Sister / Charge Nurse or equivalent
- Clinical management experience
- Experience of managing staff
- Budget Management / management of resources
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable experience in a range of cancer care settings
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Clinical Skills e.g. Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Evidence of good leadership qualities, including delegation and co-ordination of teams
- The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English to a wide range of people both internally and externally, often involving highly complex or sensitive information.
- Presentation skills
- Ability to innovate and respond to change
- Ability to interpret and implement new policies into workplace procedures
- Evidence of commitment to patient & carer involvement in care
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues and risk management strategies
- Ability to make decisions, organise & prioritise
- Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
- Experience and ability to manage conflict situations
- Evidence of good understanding of NHS plans and Cancer Network working
- Computer Literacy
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a specialist nursing role.
- Project management experience
- Experience of disseminating work through presentation\publication
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Manuela Trofor
- Job title
- Divisional Nurse Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support Team
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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