Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-SB24
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £47,951 - £56,863 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse (BAND 6) - Theatre Recovery
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The Royal Marsden is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research, complex major surgery and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies.
At the Royal Marsden we have a distinct set of values that define what we are and how we behave. Our values encompass showing kindness and compassion and putting our patient care first, offering ideas for improving the quality and safety of services and supporting others in new ways of working, taking responsibility for personal and team performance and priorities and striving to ensure quality of services and make the best use of resources.
We have 7 state of the art theatres in Chelsea and 2 in Sutton, totalling 9 across the trust.
The successful candidate will play a central role in working as part of a motivated and committed Recovery team in Chelsea.
We strive for excellence in all that we do and value the importance of reflection, critical thinking and promote professional development.
Main duties of the job
- For the post holder to be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care of post-operative patients and critically ill patients (Level 2) in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.
- To be competent to manage and lead the unit with support from matron and unit manager.
- For the post holder to demonstrate specialist knowledge obtained through relevant post-registration course in caring for Level 1 or 2 post op patients and critically ill patients.
- To be responsible in supervising and teaching junior members of staff and pre-registration nurses/ODPs.
- To support an environment that promotes excellence in nursing practice and development of high level of clinical skills in post-anaesthetic care unit/recovery unit.
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 carry out duties in line with national and local post anaesthetic recovery care competencies, linked to professional codes of conduct (NMC/HCPC)
• To be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs following surgery and to implementation and evaluation an individualised of plan of care, maintaining evidence-based post anaesthetic care.
• To undertake all nursing procedures in accordance with Trust policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are understood and adhered to by all staff, within own management responsibility.
• To communicate with patients and significant others with empathy and reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing records/documentation for patients.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC) with current professional registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to post-anaesthetic/recovery care (e.g. CPD portfolio, study days, or accredited modules)
Desirable criteria
- Post-registration qualification or accredited course in recovery, anaesthetics, or critical care
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable post-registration experience in post-anaesthetic recovery (including Level 1/2 patient care)
- Evidence of delivering safe, individualised patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Working knowledge of recovery principles and procedures
- Experience of supervising, supporting or supervising junior staff or students in a clinical setting
- Experience of participating in audit, quality improvement or service development activities
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of clinical governance, risk management and patient safety processes
- Experience in taking charge and leading the recovery department
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary teams, including the ability to explain clinical information clearly
- Ability to assess clinical situations, prioritise workload and make appropriate decisions within scope of practice
- Ability to supervise and delegate tasks appropriately, ensuring safe delivery of care by others
- Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changing clinical demands
- Demonstrates IT literacy sufficient to accurately record patient information and access clinical systems
- Ability to manage challenging or complex situations in a calm and professional manner
- Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in patient care and team working
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates ability to comply with Trust policies including health and safety, infection prevention and data protection
- Ability to work across all Trust sites in line with service requirements
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
- Emma Stilwell
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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