Senior Staff Nurse (BAND 6) -Horder Ward | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelsea, SW3 6JJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	25 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Oct 2026

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Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Senior band 6 staff nurse to join our team on Horder ward. Horder ward is a twelve bedded oncology ward providing care for patients undergoing surgery, systemic anti-cancer therapies, radiotherapy and complex symptom management needs.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated oncology nurse to join our team. The post requires a wiliness and enthusiasm to be able to able to support the development of a team of nurses and to be able to co-ordinate a small team of nurses to ensure the needs of our complex patient group are met.

Self-motivation to learn is also important if you are interested in this role. However, you will be supported to develop the competences required with the engagement of the Trusts learning and development team. There is also an opportunity to study at The Royal Marsden Hospital School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation on site at Chelsea depending on individual requirements and availability.

The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for assisting the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in the management of the clinical environment and for the management of shifts. At Senior Staff Nurse level, the post holder is required to take responsibility for the management and development of a team of employees under the supervision of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse.

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.

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Clinical Responsibility – patient care

• The Senior Staff Nurse is responsible for supervising junior and unqualified staff in the delivery of care and to ensure that staff have the necessary knowledge, skills and resources to carry out the care delegated to them.

Education and development Responsibility – own as well as others.

• The Senior Staff Nurse is expected to develop teaching skills by undertaking a relevant teaching and assessing qualification and applying the principles within the clinical setting.

Management and Leadership Responsibility – including human resources, financial and other resources.

Senior Staff Nurse:

• To act as role model and clinical leader to junior staff.

• To utilize managerial skills within the clinical setting. This includes planning duty.

rotas which match unit needs with available expertise.

• To assist in the ongoing assessment of ward staffing requirements and liaise with the temporary staffing office / clinical site practitioner to ensure required staff numbers and skill mix.

• In rotation with other Senior Staff Nurses, to take charge of the unit in the absence of the Ward / Departmental Sister / Charge Nurse.

• To liaise with other hospital staff and departments to promote and maintain good working relationships, ensuring high standards of services.

Clinical Governance

Senior Staff Nurse:

• To assist the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse in assessing and managing risk within the clinical environment.

• To be aware of the role of the nurse in handling complaints in line with Trust policy.

This advert closes on Friday 9 Oct 2026

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