Job summary
- Main area
- Outpatients
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 282-C70
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
- Town
- Sutton
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse (Band 6) - Oak Cancer Centre
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 6 Staff Nurse to join our pioneering Ambulatory Inpatient Service (AMBIN) at the Oak Cancer Centre. AMBIN is a specialist nurse-led service delivering complex cancer treatments and supportive care to patients in the community, enabling them to remain at home or in designated accommodation whilst maintaining 24-hour access to specialist hospital support.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of ambulatory cancer care, supporting patients receiving complex systemic anti-cancer therapies, stem cell transplant pathways, cellular therapies and advanced supportive treatments that traditionally required inpatient admission. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering personalised, high-quality care closer to home while contributing to the ongoing development of one of the UK's leading ambulatory cancer services.
Main duties of the job
- Ambulatory administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT)
- Stem cell transplant conditioning pathways
- Cellular therapies including CAR-T patient pathways
- Donor Lymphocyte Infusions (DLI)
- BiTE therapies and associated follow-up care
- Ambulatory infusion device treatments delivered at home
- Early supported discharge and ongoing monitoring
- Seven-day specialist nursing care with 24-hour patient access to support
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care to patients with haematological and oncological conditions.
- Administer and monitor complex SACT and supportive therapies following competency-based training.
- Manage patients receiving ambulatory infusion therapies and home-based treatment pathways.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey.
- Coordinate shifts and support the operational management of the clinical area.
- Act as a role model and clinical leader for junior nursing staff and students.
- Work closely with consultants, advanced practitioners, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration or to be obtained within three months of appointment
Desirable criteria
- Qualification in oncology or speciality
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in intravenous drug administration
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable criteria
- Experience in chemotherapy administration
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Experience in oncology or area of specialty
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Georgina Chapman
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
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