Total 307 job vacancies by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

General Assistant required for the Catering department, RMH Chelsea for kitchen prep, potwash and stores area.

Full time position, 37.5 hours per week , 5 days out of 7.

Experience in similar environment preferred.

The preparation of raw and cooked food, picking and packing of cook chill food, sandwiches and salad items for patients and restaurant. To undertake cleaning duties which are appropriate with the post and to assist the kitchen team with the patient, and staff meal service.

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 Day-care 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 :

• Ensure as directed by the chef in charge that all relevant food items and accompaniments are made available to patients and staff prior to service.
• Chef’s Theatre duties to be carried out in line with Kitchen Rota
• Maintain a constant supply of food items throughout service periods.
• Clean down all equipment and put away all excess food items after service.
• Maintain a high standard hygiene within the work environment at all times, while observing departmental health and hygiene polices.
• Assisting in the safe production and monitoring of meals and catering services to the Dining Room, and Wards, in conjunction with the Catering Team.
• Communicate daily with your line manager and chefs/managers regarding food preparation, daily duties to ensure service needs are met.
• Liase with catering team including ward and retail staff members to ensure service requirements are being met.
• Inform the Head Chef/Sous Chef of any malfunction of catering equipment.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings to ensure you are up to date with any changes and updates within the Catering Service


This advert closes on Thursday 5 Dec 2024

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A full-time, fixed term sub-specialty fellow in interventional radiology is required, with a special interest in interventional oncology. The post is to last 12 months. The purpose is to occupy a vacant, part deanery funded sub-specialty training post in interventional oncology.

The post holder will require experience in general interventional procedures, including percutaneous drainages and peripheral/ deep visceral biopsy under ultrasound and CT guidance. Some experience of vascular interventional radiology will be advantageous.

The post is an opportunity to work in a specialist oncological centre and develop a special interest through participation in oncological procedures and some MDT work across The Royal Marsden's 3 sites. The post holder will participate in one or two diagnostic sessions a week as well as a general diagnostics on-call rota and will therefore require experience in reporting CT and MRI and in performing general ultrasound.

The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer research, treatment and education. Together with our academic partner, The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), we are the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe and the only National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre specialising in cancer in the UK

The post holder will participate in one or two diagnostic sessions a week as well as a general diagnostics on-call rota and will therefore require experience in reporting CT and MRI and in performing general ultrasound.

The post holder will mainly be based in Chelsea, with occasional diagnostic sessions in Surrey.
Applicants should be in year 5 or 6 of UK radiology training (or international equivalent), or hold a CCT (or international equivalent) in Radiology. FRCR (or international equivalent) and full registration with the GMC are essential. Some research experience would be an advantage. Please ensure you upload your CV when submitting your application form.




This advert closes on Monday 2 Dec 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quality Manager – Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation/Cellular Therapy Programme, working on the Sutton site with occasional work at Chelsea.

The major focus of the role will be to hold responsibility for ensuring Human Tissue Authority and JACIE compliance plus other regulatory requirements as necessary, for the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Programmes, including the following:
• • using the document control system
• change control
• incident investigation & corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• internal audits
• validations
• external qualification and audits as necessary
• developing and reviewing related documentation

For more information, please contact Elaine Tomlins- Nurse Consultantelaine.tomlins@rmh.nhs.uk

- Be responsible for ensuring Human Tissue Authority and JACIE compliance plus other regulatory requirements as necessary, for the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Programmes

- Develop, maintain and monitor the Quality Management System

- Lead JACIE/HTA quality meetings and take responsibility for overseeing the minuting of the meetings and chasing actions

- Ensure collection areas (apheresis and theatres - Sutton and Chelsea), labs
and clinical facilities meet regulatory requirements. To assist with setting
critical parameters, and to monitor these and take action as necessary.

- Produce a quarterly report in a timely manner of pathway activity and to
perform an annual audit of the effectiveness of the QMS

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 :

· Provide leadership and direct line management for the deputy quality
managers in HSCT/Cell Therapy, data managers and admin support). Ensure cross-cover provided to cover annual leave and sickness.

· To define and agree job descriptions of managed staff, take responsibility for recruitment and perform appraisals

· Lead the implementation, development and maintenance of the quality
management system (QMS) which meets the needs of service users, and
appropriate Regulatory and Accreditation bodies.

· Lead and promote continuous quality improvements and support the service with their implementation and review.

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure that new pathways and processes are fit
for purpose and that staff are actively engaged and supportive.

• Book suitable meeting venues, prepare agendas and type minutes and action plans as required. Arrange accommodation for inspectors as required.


This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Dec 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pathology IT Manager, with good interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to team working to join the Pathology service, across both the Chelsea and Sutton sites.

The major focus of the role will bethe implementation of the Digital strategy within the overall Pathology service area, acting as a subject matter expert in complex programmes delivering digital-enabled transformation. These include providing support for the implementation of digital pathology as part of our histopathology modernization programme and for the digital element of new service delivery and digital infrastructure within our cutting edge Clinical Genomics laboratories.

Completion of full integration of the service following the recent Epic LIMS/EPR implementation is another key focus.

The post holder will be responsible for managing Pathology IT services and a team of 4 staff including a deputy and three system administrators.

Applicants must have a relevant higher degree or equivalent, HCPC registration, evidence of post-registration study and management skills training. This is a full time post.

The Trust encourages and supports continuing professional and personal development.

For more information, please contact Alison Morilla, Director of Pathology & Clinical Genomicsalison.morilla2@rmh.nhs.uk

The post holder will play a key role in the implementation of the Digital strategy within the overall Pathology service area, acting as a subject matter expert in complex programmes delivering digital-enabled transformation. These include the implementation of digital pathology and enabling the digital element of new service delivery and digital infrastructure within our cutting edge Clinical Genomics laboratories



The role will provide advice to executive bodies, the service and wider Trust groups on Pathology IT issues and future strategies based on changing technologies and legislation or guidelines; ensuring that digital solutions continue to meet user and stakeholder needs, ensuring minimal clinical risk to patients and financial risk to the service.



The post holder will be responsible for Pathology IT service delivery as directed by the Trust’s Pathology Management team, ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of all IT systems used by the Pathology service across all sites on a 24 x 7 basis and keeping users and managers aware of any issues.



The role will be responsible for Quality and Governance of IT systems within the service, ensuring provision of training for service staff in the use of IT systems and documentation.





The post holder will also be responsible for the line management of the Pathology IT Team, managing a team of 4 technical staff,

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
• To build and manage a robust service model according to best practice principles (e.g. ITIL v4.0), offering responsive first and second-line support to pathology service users.
• To manage and oversee the day to day running of pathology IT solutions, ensuring support processes are in place and system outputs satisfy the needs of the users.
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the LIMS solutions in use across the Trust and externally, and how each interacts, including effective incident and change management.
• To lead on service reviews with suppliers to ensure effective performance management of the overall Pathology IT service.
• To monitor the service received from internal service providers (e.g. Digital Services) and system suppliers and escalate any significant concerns as appropriate.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Practitioner to join the Clinical Genomics department. The department is located in the Centre for Molecular Pathology and is one of seven national Genomic Laboratory Hubs offering Cancer Genomic testing in England. The department provides a reference Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics Service for solid tumours and haematological malignancies, as well as participating in clinical trials.


The post holder will be required to rotate through the Clinical Genomics laboratories to perform technical duties, including but not limited to; specimen reception, data entry, DNA/RNA/ctDNA extraction. The post holder will be expected to assist in training and support activities such as quality, equipment maintenance and audits. Attention to detail is essential and the post holder must be able to work to high standards following defined protocols.

The successful applicant must have a relevant A levels including a science subject and have experience working in a relevant laboratory. Experience in cytogenetic and molecular diagnostics techniques is desirable. Please note: total weekly working hours are 37.5 hours, however in line with the NHSE requirements for the delivery of the Cancer Test Directory, the Clinical Genomics department will operate an extended working hours service, the post holder will be required to participate in a shift system on a rotational basis.

This position is a Fixed Term position for a period of 15 months

The post holder will support scientific teams in the provision of a timely and efficient accredited Clinical Genomics Service. The post holder must be able to take responsibility for working alone and as part of a
team to achieve necessary performance levels. The post-holder will be expected to work within Cancer Diagnostics Central Reception and all areas of Clinical Genomics (both Cytogenetics and Molecular
Diagnostics) to perform laboratory support duties, with minimal supervision. The major focus of the role will be in sample collection, data entry, sample prioritisation and distribution working within the Cancer
Diagnostics Central Reception. The specimen reception is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm and so the post holder will be required to participate on a shift system on a rotational basis to provide this cover.



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

• To collect different types of biological samples from the main Pathology laboratories, minor
procedures, theatres and switchboard during the day, including late samples, and maintaining all
relevant audit trails.
• To receive and check samples from referral hospitals, laboratories and wards. To verify ID against
request form and liaise with appropriate staff where errors or omissions exist. To log samples on
the audit trail.
• To safely deal with high risk samples according to policy.
• To prioritise samples according to SOPs and laboratory requirements.
• To input patient-related data received from external referral hospitals, wards and clinical areas
including test requests, using the HIS/ Pathology LIMS systems/ local database/ NHS tracking
system on a daily basis.
• To distribute samples in a timely manner to the laboratories ensuring the audit trail is completed.
• To facilitate the transport of samples to the Chelsea site, as required.
• To provide administrative support to all laboratories including filing, telephone enquiries from
users of the service, and distribution of reports according to department policies.
• To perform all duties with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• To take day to day responsibility for the quality of technical work they undertake

To take day to day responsibility for the quality of technical work they undertake.
• To ensure the timely and efficient provision of the technical duties undertaken.
• To ensure a high quality technical service.
• To undertake aseptic processes on any sample or reagent handled.
• To undertake the initial cell culturing processes on any sample type received.
• To maintain cells in prolonged tissue cultures.
• To undertake the harvesting and slide making on cell cultures.
• To undertake the processing of slides for FISH analysis.
• To sort fixed cell suspensions for safe disposal or transfer into labelled containers for long-term
storage.
• To sort samples for short-term storage or safe disposal.
• To prepare and package samples so they can be safely transported to other centres.
• To use laboratory equipment for preparation of samples and reagents. Monitor safety,
performance and temperature range of equipment and advise scientific staff of any deviation from
norm.
• To prepare and measure out chemicals and reagents used in the processing and analysis of
samples. Record chemical and reagent batch numbers and operator details as part of the quality
control regime of the laboratory.
• To undertake and record the sterility of any chemicals or reagents used in tissue culture
processes.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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An opportunity has arisen for an 6 month fixed term contract post to join the Breast Clinical Nurse Specialist team in Chelsea. The post will focus on the holistic care of patients with secondary breast cancer. If you have experience nursing breast oncology patients on treatment or clinical nurse specialist experience in the advanced cancer setting this post will be an excellent opportunity for you. The successful candidate will join an established friendly team of nurses who work closely with ANP's, the medical and research nursing teams. Please call us for more information.

The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi disciplinary team and service users related to the speciality. In addition, the post holder will be required to liaise with their peers across the Trust , the divisional management team and appropriate corporate directorates and teams. The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the Trust and national networks as appropriate to the speciality.

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 details, please refer to the job description and person specification:

- To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the
disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.
- To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughout
their cancer pathway The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Job application: Clinical Nurse
Specialist
- In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant
policies and to regularly review these following change/implementation. To work within the
procedures and policies of the Trust.
- In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will
ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are
referred to the appropriate specialist/s.


This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024

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Outpatients are seeking an enthusiastic Senior receptionist/administration officer to help maintain the efficient administration in their departments at our Sutton Site. This post is vital to the smooth running of the main outpatient clinics. You will work in a busy environment, providing a reception service for patients and relatives.

The role also includes preparing medical records for the consultant's clinics. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you should possess excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and organisational skills. Keyboard/IT skills are essential and hospital experience is desirable. The post is for 37.5 Hours a week Monday - Friday, for further information please contact Tracey Lover on 020 3186 5428.

The Senior Administration Officer is a member of the Outpatient/RDAC Administrative Team, covering the clinics, preparation and reception areas. They will adopt a professional and caring attitude with a polite and courteous manner in all aspects of communication. A uniform will be worn at all times.

The post holder will support both the Administration Manager and the Deputy Manager whilst providing a supervisory role to the OPD/RDAC Administration Officers.

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 Day-care 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 :
• To ensure that all patient appointments are booked accurately and to liaise with clinics regarding overbookings to minimise patient waiting times.
• To work within clinics assisting nurses and doctors to ensure the smooth running of the clinic. To ensure all clinic documentation and results are ready for the clinic.
• To re-organise appointments at the request of patients or medical staff and to inform patients where necessary. To book appointments for clinics within the Royal Marsden Foundation Trust and any other outside hospitals when requested.
• To provide a scanning system for all documents of importance at the end of each clinic and to ensure they are accurately recorded.
• Deal with departmental correspondence in an efficient, timely and appropriate manner. To take appropriate messages, recording details accurately.
• To report any IT problems and to request their support in overcoming any difficulties. To report any problems that may occur with any office equipment under the direction of the OPD/RDAC Administration Manager.
• To ensure all documentation is prepared for clinics together with all relevant test results.



This advert closes on Friday 29 Nov 2024

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An excellent opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden Hospital to work within the GI & Lymphoma Unit Research.

This is a pivotal role and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including experienced medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies.

Ideally with previous clinical research experience and preferably educated to degree level, you will work within the guidelines and policies for the conduct of clinical trials, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with the principles of GCP.

The successful applicant should have a flexible approach to their duties and the ability to work both as part of the team as well as independently. In addition you will have excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and be supportive and open to new initiatives.

Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then please assume you have not been short-listed for interview on this particular occasion.

For further information please contact: Bijal Patel, Project Manager at bijal.patel@rmh.nhs.uk

Trial Coordinators are responsible for the coordination of specific clinical trials within their allocated Clinical Unit. Supervised and line managed by the Project Manager within the Unit, they are responsible for ensuring their allocated clinical trials are set up and managed in accordance with regulatory, sponsor and Clinical Research & Development Office (R&D) requirements.

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.
• Initiate and manage day to day running of allocated trial(s) in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and RMH / ICR Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• To complete applications to Research Ethics Committees (REC), Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and Committee for Clinical Research (CCR)/R&D for new research proposals
• To ensure trials do not commence until all regulatory, sponsor and local R&D requirements are satisfied
• Ensure delegation logs are in place for trials and that these are kept up to date
• Set up and maintain training records as appropriate for staff working on trials


This advert closes on Wednesday 27 Nov 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior leadership team of the the pharmacy department at The Royal Marsden. The Head of Aseptics and Clinical Trials provides leadership and management to a dedicated team of staff supporting our trial and aseptics activities. The team actively support over 450 clinical trials, opening an average of 12 new trials every month. The aseptic service prepares many of the drugs used in our clincial trials and supports the provision of over 6000 IV doses of chemotherapy every month. In 2025 a new state of the art aseptic unit will be opening on our Sutton site.

Responsible for the leadership and strategic development of the pharmacy aseptic services and clinical trials service across the Trust, including clinical education, training and research.

Lead and manage the Clinical Trials and Aseptics Service in accordance with current UK Regulations, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) regulation 2004 (EU Clinical Trial Directive) and all updates, together with ICH GCP guidelines and departmental procedures and ensure provision of a high quality service to patients and staff at the Royal Marsden.

To set standards for the aseptic and clinical trial pharmacy service, monitor performance and ensure that services are provided efficiently, to the required GCP and MHRA standards, within budgeted costs and in accordance with the needs of users.

To act as a management and pharmacy role model

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.

a) To develop and implement a vision and strategy for pharmacy aseptic services and clinical trial services for the Trust in line with the Trust objectives, national developments and the department’s overall service strategy

b) To effectively work across boundaries to encourage and support the implementation of creative and innovative service models and ideas

c) Identify and manage key partners and stakeholders in achieving the goals identified and plan how to gain their support.

d) To act as a channel of communication for aseptics and clinical trial issues with senior clinical and nursing staff and Trust management. In particular with Divisional Medical Directors, Director of Clinical Research and Development, Assistant Directors of Finance, Chair of Drug and Therapeutics Committee

e) Identify and lead on programmes in line with Trust Board strategies on the transformation and modernisation of Trust services.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

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An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain specialised oncology skills in a clinical role.
We are looking for a motivated pharmacy technician to join our diverse Clinical Pharmacy team to develop and deliver an advanced, patient-centred medicines pharmacy service on the Olayan day unit.

You will be a key member of staff working within the Day Unit helping to deliver an effective and safe service by counselling the patients on all their supportive medication and oral chemotherapy.

You must have excellent communicational skills, the ability to work on your own as well as within a team and be highly motivated to deliver excellent patient care.

There will be a requirement to participate in the Saturday service and Bank holiday service.

Applicants must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council; you must be willing to obtain the accredited checking pharmacy technician qualification and the practise supervisor qualification. This is a full-time post and is based on the Sutton Site of the Royal Marsden NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised that because of the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date. Therefore, you are urged to submit your application as soon as possible.

1.1. To develop, maintain and manage the safe, efficient, and cost-effective supply of medicines to patients attending the Oak Cancer Centre.

1.2. To deliver quality care to patients attending the oak cancer centre through efficient medicines optimisation including where required; effective patient/carers education on medicines, assessment of patient’s own medication, medicines reconciliation, individual patient dispensing, and discharge planning.

1.3. To support with clinical audits, data collection and implementation of developments to enhance the needs of the patient.

1.4. To support the Day Unit Pharmacists with the delivery of any service developments associated with medicine optimisation pharmacy service to meet local and national requirements

1.5. To participate with the dispensing, final checking and issuing of medicines to deliver a safe service when required.

1.6. To support any operational tasks as required in line with those of the wider medicines management technician team.

1.7. To be the practice supervisor for trainee pharmacy staff when required

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 Day-care 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.

2.1. To be responsible for completing the medicine reconciliation process and ordering of medicines as an accredited medicines optimisation pharmacy technician when necessary

2.2. To support and empower patients and carers with self-administration of medicines where possible

2.3. To support the management of the medication supply pathway including the efficient transfer of medicines between day units and wards.

2.4. Ensure patients receiving ‘to take out’ (TTO) medication are appropriately counselled by undertaking specific accreditations in order to carry out counselling for supportive and anti-cancer (SACT) medicines

2.5. To liaise with the clinical unit and pharmacy teams to resolve any technical queries or problems with patients, referring to pharmacist when required.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.


Deputy Chief Technician Education and Training, Aseptic Services Band 6 - Sutton based.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and self-motivated professional to join our aseptic team at the Sutton site of the Royal Marsden.

You will be part of a team consisting of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants, who are always striving for excellence in all aspects of our work. We are working collaboratively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to ensure we always deliver outstanding care to our patients.

It is an exciting time to join the Aseptic Department. Our service is built around providing a high-quality service to our patients and staff of the Trust. The department works closely with the Institute of Cancer Research and the post-holder will be supporting the development of innovative new cancer medicines as these drugs enter early phase clinical trials. The Oak Cancer Centre (a new, state-of-the-art treatment and research facility) opened in June 2023 in Sutton which will speed up the translation of world-leading research into breakthroughs in treatment and care, transforming the lives of cancer patients at The Royal Marsden and beyond.

The hospital introduced the EPIC digital health record system in March 2023 and are looking to become a truly paperless department early 2025.
Over the next year a brand-new state of the art aseptic suite will be opening at the Sutton site to facilitate the growth of the aseptic service.

The Job Description outlines the roles of the Deputy Chief technician Education and Training, Aseptic Services. You will work closely with the Chief Technicians and Deputy Chief Technicians for production for the education and training of all Technician and ATO’s at both sites. You will also aid in the day to day running of the Technical Services aseptic suite, providing a quality, GMP compliant service, supplying aseptically prepared medicines including clinical trials, in a timely manner to all service users.

Please note this is a Sutton based post, but the role covers both the Sutton and Chelsea site. Therefore, there is an expectation of at least 1 day per week working at the Chelsea site.

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.
• To be the lead technician for all aseptic training within the aseptic service team.
• To co-ordinate induction programmes for all non-rotational aseptic services staff and assist in induction programmes for other staff as required.
• To oversee the training, validation, and accreditation in technical processes of Pharmacists, Technicians and ATOs working within the aseptic suites ensuring staff are compliant with the accreditation and validation programme.
• To ensure that aseptic services standard operating procedures (SOPs) are adhered to, and production records and training documents are completed appropriately and in a timely manner.
• To provide regular training to all staff on relevant topics, either in response to change management or in response to practices observed.
• Oversee the competency assessment of staff working within the aseptic suite.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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A Vacancy at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.


We are seeking a highly motivated automomous candidate to undertake a new and exciting role within the Infection Prevention and Control team. The candidate will be responsible for audit and surviellance work achieving the Trust and IPC directed strategies. Working with the IPC team collecting data, reviewing and reporting findings and managing the annual plan of Audit and Surviellance work.

To take overall responsibility for efficient running of the Infection Prevention and Control audit and surveillance programme and the management of the process of the infection control data requirements for the Trust, maintaining effective systems and processes.

To design and implementation of and maintenance of Infection Prevention and Control surveillance. Including but not limited to patient safety audits, environmental audits, infection prevention and control audits and hand hygiene audits.

To undertake quality control and analytical work for the IPC team, driven by the needs of key stakeholders and targets.

To provide key reports to the team and wider network to demonstrate and support trends and patterns within the Royal Marsden for infection prevention control rates.

To provide an integral service to the IPC team, through data collection and analysis, as well as providing board level reports and data sets to drive improvement across the Trust.

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 Day-care 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.
• Facilitate and lead on Infection Prevention and Control yearly audit and surveillance programme.
• Undertake Infection Prevention and Control audits, providing initial feedback at the time of audit. Ensuring audits are completed within a specified timeframe.
• Using specialist knowledge, analyse and interpret trend and variations in infection prevention, cancer care and their indicators and outcomes, supporting planning and evaluation of cancer management guidelines and protocols.
• The post holder will act as a lead specialist in designing and setting up databases based on the IPC teams requirements.
Develop and maintain high quality and highly sensitive information management systems.
• Demonstrates enhanced data extraction skills in order to correctly reflect/interpret information required.
• Produce comprehensive and complex reports to Divisions and the Infection Prevention Control Committee on audit work undertaken and the planned programmes of work recorded in the IPC Board Assurance Framework ensuring compliance to the Health and Social Care Act (2012).
• Maintain and support audit databases including MEG, UKHS DCS and IPC element within DHR, notably Bugsy. Must be able to establish any causes for concern and escalate these appropriately.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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The Royal Marsden is a centre of excellence with an international reputation for ground-breaking research, complex major surgery and pioneering the very latest in cancer treatments and technologies.

At the Royal Marsden we have a distinct set of values that define what we are and how we behave. Our values encompass showing kindness and compassion and putting our patient care first, offering ideas for improving the quality and safety of services and supporting others in new ways of working, taking responsibility for personal and team performance and priorities and striving to ensure quality of services and make the best use of resources.

We have seven modern theatres in Chelsea which includes three robotic theatres, and three theatres in Sutton. We cover a wide range of specialties, including Sarcoma and Melanoma, Upper and Lower GI, Plastics, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Urology and Breast, using a wide range of surgical techniques. Our theatres scrub team is trusted, skilled, hardworking and supportive, and we’re looking for a motivated and experienced scrub nurse or experienced scrub ODP who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a real interest in high quality perioperative care to join us.
• To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which have been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
• As a member of the theatre team to perform all the tasks of a registered theatre nurse/ODP including resuscitation, scrub and circulation following all checks and procedures as laid down in
National and Trust theatre policy. The post holder is expected to carry out all the relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise underqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
• To be responsible for the safe use of complex scrub equipment (diathermy, laparoscopic etc) To demonstrate sound knowledge base of safe decontamination processes and practices, particularly
relating to the safe decontamination of flexible scopes and sterilisation of instruments.
• Support senior staff and multidisciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team.
Provide high quality, individualised, evidence-based care to patients/clients and relatives/carers in collaboration with the multi-professional team, in line with the local and national targets.

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 & Person Specification

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift coordinator.

To complete the first level assessment of the patient's needs and document these on the care plan, planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of care from admission through to discharge/transfer.

To gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families. To develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met.

Using the information obtained from nursing history assessments and from subsequent observations, to identify the patient's individual nursing problems and needs, and to plan and implement care.

To set goals for the resolution of each of the identified nursing problems, and to help the patient achieve these goals through appropriate care planning.

To document and evaluate care given and discuss progress, condition and treatment with colleagues, alerting the Sister/Charge Nurse of the patients’ changing health care needs.

To assist with teaching patients in preparation for investigations, treatment and home care.

To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.




This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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We have seven modern theatres in Chelsea which includes three robotic theatres, and three theatres in Sutton. We cover a wide range of specialties, including Sarcoma and Melanoma, Upper and Lower GI, Plastics, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Urology and Breast, using a wide range of surgical techniques. Our theatres scrub team is trusted, skilled, hardworking and supportive, and we’re looking for a motivated and experienced scrub nurse or experienced scrub ODP who can demonstrate leadership qualities and a real interest in high quality perioperative care to join us.



As a member of the theatre team to perform all the tasks of a registered theatre nurse/ODP including resuscitation, scrub and circulation following all checks and procedures as laid down in National and Trust theatre policy. The post holder is expected to carry out all the relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to demonstrate procedures, supervise underqualified staff whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

To be responsible for the safe use of complex scrub equipment (diathermy, laparoscopic, robotic etc). To demonstrate sound knowledge base of safe decontamination processes and practices, particularly relating to the safe decontamination of flexible scopes and sterilisation of instruments.

Take on responsibilities for ordering stock and non-stock supplies and arranging timely servicing of this equipment, both routine and urgent.

Support the continuing specialist professional development of all staff in Chelsea Theatres by acting as a role model and mentor, in conjunction with the specialist practice educators and Theatre sister/charge nurse.

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 on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care, actively seeking evidence based practice which will support clinical outcomes as appropriate.

Ensure that all theatre documentation (including nursing & ODP) is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records) and implement clinical audit of records to measure and evaluate care planning.

Provide sound clinical leadership and develop support mechanisms for sharing good practice within the Department and Trust wide.

Monitor the quality of clinical care and action audit information to achieve agreed standards and take the lead on customer care initiatives.

In conjunction with the Clinical Theatre Manager and Sisters/Charge Nurses, to participate in developing, implementing, evaluating and maintaining a Departmental ethos and a standard approach to the delivery of excellent patient centred care.


This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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Rated as CQC ‘Outstanding’, The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer care, pioneering treatment and ground-breaking research, and has achieved one of the best results for staff engagement across all acute specialist Trusts in the most recent NHS Staff Survey. Our overall patient experience is rated 9/10, the highest score for any Trust for quality of care.

We have 7 modern theatres in Chelsea (2 robotic theatres) and 2 in Sutton. With a well-equipped anaesthetic department, we anaesthetise a range of patients, from day surgery patients to those progressing to intensive care. We cover many specialties, including Sarcoma and Melanoma, Plastics, Head and Neck, to name a few, using a wide range of anaesthetic techniques. Our anaesthetic team is trusted, skilled, hardworking and supportive, and we’re looking for a motivated nurse (with a recognised anaesthetic qualification) or ODP who can demonstrate a real interest in high quality perioperative care to join us.

As a member of the anaesthetic team the post holder will be expected to perform all the tasks of a specialist registered nurse/ODP with assisting and supporting the Anaesthetist to deliver general anaesthetic, sedation and local anaesthetics/regional blocks to our Theatre patients and patients in outside areas including Endoscopy, CT scanner and Interventional Radiology, in line with National and Trust Theatre Policy.

The post holder will also work in conjunction with the rest of the theatre team to deliver high quality patient care whilst maintaining theatre efficiency and managing resources.

Support the senior staff and multi-disciplinary team members in monitoring and maintaining excellent clinical standards of clinical practice and staff development as part of the theatre team.

To be responsible for the continuing professional development and overall performance of all staff by acting as a mentor and role model with the support of their senior colleagues.

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

Clinical Duties
• To be fully conversant with all types of anaesthesia/pain control in adults undertaken in the clinical area and act as a knowledge base for junior staff members
• Implement a care plan for an individual patient conducive to the operative procedure being undertaken.
• Ensure that theatre documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records) and implement clinical audit of records to measure and evaluate care planning.
• To act as patient advocate in line with current NHS policy and to actively apply in depth knowledge of holistic/ socio-economic and cultural aspects of the care to clients within your specific speciality, acting as a role model and resource for patients, relatives and staff.

Clinical Governance

· To actively participate in the Trust’s framework of clinical governance within the department area.

· Promote awareness and compliance amongst colleagues regarding Trust policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

· Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients, and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.

Professionalism

· Responsible for working within scope of practice and within professional standards of the NMC/ HCPC.

· Responsible for continues professional development and completing mandatory training in a timely manner.

· Demonstrate and work in accordance with the trust values.




This advert closes on Monday 25 Nov 2024

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