The Royal Marsden is a leading cancer centre located in Chelsea and Sutton. We are seeking an experienced scrub nurse or ODP to join our theatre team.
Main duties of the job
* Perform nursing care for patients, collaborating with shift coordinators.
* Execute all tasks of a registered theatre nurse/ODP, including resuscitation, scrub, circulation, and compliance with National and Trust theatre policy.
* Carry out care independently, supervise underqualified staff, and maintain a safe environment.
* Ensure safe use of complex scrub equipment such as diathermy and laparoscopy.
* Apply knowledge of safe decontamination processes, including sterilisation of instruments.
* Support senior staff and multidisciplinary team in upholding clinical standards and staff development.
* Provide evidence‑based, personalised care to patients and relatives, meeting local and national targets.
Detailed responsibilities
* Complete initial assessment of patient needs and document in care plan.
* Understand physiological, psycho‑social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families.
* Identify nursing problems, plan and implement care, setting goals and assisting patients to achieve them.
* Document and evaluate care, communicating progress with colleagues and notifying charge nurses of changes.
* Teach patients in preparation for investigations, treatment, and home care.
* Monitor treatment side‑effects and adopt problem‑solving approaches.
Person specification
* Experience in the relevant speciality.
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
* Decision‑making, organisation, and workload prioritisation.
* Commitment to customer care and professional development.
* Motivation and initiative.
* RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration, or commitment to obtain within three months.
* Appropriate UK professional registration.
Other requirements
* Ability to work rostered shifts.
* Flexibility to meet service needs.
Diversity and inclusion
The Royal Marsden values diversity and welcomes applications from under‑represented groups, including Black, Asian, minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and applicants with disabilities.
Pre‑employment health requirements
All patient‑facing staff are expected to receive an annual flu vaccination provided free of charge by the Trust.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires submission of Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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