Job overview

Following successful career progression of the recent post holder, we are delighted to recruit a Band 5 or a Band 6 registered nurse that could complement/ enhance our cohesive and supportive interventional radiology (IR) team. 
We welcome applications from both experienced IR nurses or any registered nurse with acute hospital experienced that has honed their clinical, critical thinking and prioritisation skills within a busy clinical setting. This is an exciting opportunity to move into a different type of nursing that would give you the confidence to develop your autonomy in making decisions whilst working in a collaborative team. 
In this round of recruitment, there will be a different shortlisting criteria for Band 5 progression and Band 6 on appointment. Please indicate in the application/supporting statement as to which position are you looking to get assessed for.
1)    Band 5 progressing to Band 6 upon successful completion of all IR competencies within 6 months of appointment
a.    Numeracy and Typing Test
b.    Panel Interview
2)    Band 6 on appointment
a.    Numeracy Test and Typing Test
b.    IR self-assessment skills 
c.    IR competency exam
d.    Panel Interview
Assessment Date: w/c 3rd March 2025 (Face-to-face only)
Informal visits are welcomed and highly encouraged. 

Main duties of the job

• Be able to rotate within the different nursing specialities of interventional radiology practice and safely perform the clinical skills required in the assigned area (e.g. pre-admission, scrubbing, nurse led-sedation, shift coordination)
• Be able to work in a multidisciplinary team using compassionate communication skills, flexibility to meet the service needs using safe and efficient prioritisation skills with taking into account the RMH patients at the heart of every decision.  
•  Be able to work in a busy / fast-paced clinical environment requiring agility and standing longer periods continuously whilst wearing a lead gown.

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.