Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly motivated children's nurse for this post to provide safe effective sedation care to children and young people.
You will work collaboratively with the nurse led sedation ANP team, day care nursing and anesthetist to co-ordinate general anesthesia and sedation lists.
MUST BE ABLE TO WORK TUESDAY'S
Main duties of the job
* To be a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Paediatric sedation service working within the multidisciplinary team to provide safe effective sedation care (including GA) to children and young people with cancer.
* To provide expert clinical care throughout the patients' sedation pathway from the sedation administration through to safe patient discharge.
* To be involved in education, research, and audit for the sedation service to continually improve patient experience and services provided.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted: 18 March 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 282-C1361
Job locations: Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
* To work within the NMC Code of Conduct.
* To work within the Trusts Policies and Procedures and the parameters set down in agreed local clinical protocols and guidelines as well as national guidelines such as NICE.
* Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust Standard (including electronic records).
* Be competent, knowledgeable practitioner in the care delivery of patients (children and young people) requiring sedation and general anaesthesia (GA) for scans and procedures within the Trust.
* To organise the clinical management of patients utilising clinical knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement and initiate changes where required, working collaboratively with the anaesthetic team for decision making where concerns are highlighted. This includes monitoring and evaluating the response to sedation through analysis and interpretation of clinical tests and investigations.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications – Essential
* Registered Children’s Nurse
* Post registration experience in clinical practice
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Willingness to complete European Paediatric Advanced Life Support Qualification
* Competency in recovery nursing
Experience – Essential
* Experience in intravenous drug administration
* Evidence of teaching experience
Desirable
* Experience in paediatric oncology
* Experience in Clinical Management
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge – Essential
* Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
* Evidence of commitment to patient care initiatives
* Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word and Outlook)
Desirable (skills)
* Cannulation / venepuncture / Capnography skills / advanced paediatric airway management
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT
Employer's website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)
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