Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Medical Day Unit | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£47,951 - £56,863 pro rata per annum including inner London HCAS
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelsea, SW3 6JJ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	13 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Staff Nurse with post

registration experience, desirably in oncology, to join the Medical Day Unit (MDU) at the

Royal Marsden in Chelsea. The MDU is a fast-paced clinical environment specialising in the

administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), supportive care and clinical trials.

The Royal Marsden is a leading centre in cancer care and research and provides staff with

excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced

environment.

You will need to be a registered nurse with intravenous medication administration

experience. Venepuncture, cannulation and SACT administration skills are desirable but not

essential as training will be provided. You will possess excellent oral and written

communication skills and sound clinical assessment and management qualities to effectively

co-ordinate a shift and clinically review patients prior to their SACT.

To work collaboratively, as part of the multidisciplinary team, to co-ordinate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care for patients.

To lead the assessment and management of the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT.

To ensure patients are educated on SACT, including clinical trials, administered on the unit.

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 on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description

and Person Specification:

Work collaboratively, within the multidisciplinary team, to create a safe patient environment in

which the complex needs of patients with cancer receiving SACT are met.

Promote, and facilitate, the education of patients on SACT, including its side effects, to

empower patients to escalate side effects timely and safely.

Practice within Trust protocols, including those for clinical trials, and support junior

colleagues to also practice within such guidelines.

Lead the recognition of signs of a deteriorating patient and assist junior colleagues to

respond promptly to signs.

Utilise advanced time-management and prioritisation skills to manage the demands of a busy

environment with a high caseload and support junior colleagues in also meeting demands.

Engage in educational programmes and facilitate ward-based projects to advance personal

and team professional development.

This advert closes on Monday 26 Oct 2026

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