Job overview

Smithers Ward is a 19 bedded inpatient/ 4 day care bedded unit specialising in holistic oncology care.  We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Ward Sister/ Charge Nurse on a fixed term basis to lead the nursing team.

Main duties of the job

1.1.    To create and maintain a safe, therapeutic clinical environment for all patients and their families who come to Smithers Ward. To co-ordinate all functions and activities proactively within the designated clinical environment (including those involving outlying private patients).

1.2.    To manage resources of clinical area within budgetary limitations e.g. Finance, equipment and staff (including temporary staff)

1.3.    To provide strong clinical leadership of the nursing and support workers that is motivating, supportive and sets clear boundaries resulting I high quality safe patient care.

1.4.    To support a clinical learning environment that enables nursing staff to develop professionally and promotes the use of evidence in practice.

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.