Total 293 job vacancies by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Due to some exciting developments within the School including two newly developed innovative MSc programmes, we are seeking to recruit an experienced professionally registered cancer nurse or allied health professional, who can demonstrate a commitment to enhancing patient care through excellent education. We are looking for professionals with energy, creativity, and expertise, to help our students develop as cancer professionals.

We are seeking candidates who have expertise and experience in cancer care, particularly in solid disease such as breast, colorectal and ovarian cancers. The successful candidate will play a prominent role in the development of future cancer healthcare professional through excellent education.

Interview format
Initial Online interview: Monday 9th December
Top 3 candidates from interviews are invited to a face to face presentation: Wednesday 18th December

The successful candidate will make an important contribution in realising the strategic vision of the School, which is to enhance the care of people affected by cancer by inspiring, challenging and developing innovative health professionals through excellent education. Joining a team of highly qualified Lecturer Practitioners, you will work closely with the Course Leads to contribute to the teaching and delivery of our post-registration and post-graduate courses, short bespoke courses, and study days both face to face and through virtual learning platforms. You will facilitate and support student learning through leading, coordinating and delivering validated modules. In addition, this role will provide opportunities to engage and in clinical practice, scholarship, and research.

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.

2.1
Designing and delivering specific teaching sessions and study days both in the classroom and through e-learning using a range of appropriate teaching strategies to suit the level of learners, the setting, and the topic, including technology-enhanced and experiential learning, one-to-one coaching, large and small group teaching, seminars, and simulation of clinical situations.
2.2
Participating in the development of teaching in the School, sharing and reflecting on ideas and experiences; mentoring colleagues; evaluating teaching activity and outcomes.
2.3
Participating in Peer Review of teaching, receiving, and giving supportive feedback and advice to help sustain and enhance the quality of teaching in the School.
2.4
Being involved in the evaluation of teaching and learning activities, ensuring that education and practice are linked.
2.5
If qualified, provide academic leadership and support to course / curriculum development and delivery.


This advert closes on Sunday 24 Nov 2024

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Applications are invited for a Registrar Doctor post on the Breast Unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital. This post has been established to support research within the Breast Unit and will be available from January 2025 (flexible according to candidate’s availability)for a period of 24 months.

The post-holder will be part of the breast medical oncology team at the Sutton branch of the Royal Marsden and will work alongside the clinical team to conduct clinical research in cancer in older patients. This may include validation of a tool to predict toxicity from systemic anti-cancer therapy in older patients, etc. The exact projects will be decided in conjunction with the successful candidate according to their interests.

For further details and informal visits contact:

Dr Alistair Ring or Dr Nicolo Battisti (Consultants in Medical Oncology) on 020 8661 3280 or via donna.leonard@rmh.nhs.uk.

The post holder will be expected to register for a higher degree (MD) at the Institute of Cancer Research.

The successful candidate will have completed general medical training including MRCP or acceptable equivalent and preferably have some experience of oncology at a specialist registrar or clinical fellow level. Previous experience of breast cancer and clinical cancer research is also highly desirable.

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 3,900 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 and learning and development opportunities. 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.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

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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 key roles 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 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.

• The preparation of vegetables, sandwiches, cold desserts and salad items for both Restaurant and Patient Services as directed by the Chef in charge of the shift.
• Picking and Packing of cook chill food for patients.
• Ensure that all food storage, preparation and service of all foods meet the temperature guidelines stipulated in the Food Safety (Temperature Control) Act 1995 and to record all food temperatures.
• Assist in daily cleaning of all kitchen areas to maintain a high standard of hygiene as and when appropriate within the departmental cleaning schedules.
• Ensure all relevant equipment has been turned "on" prior to service and switched "off" once used.
• Assist the chef de parties with the preparation, cooking and service of patient and staff meals.
• 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.



This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

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The Estates Department operate and maintain, energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services providing power, lighting, heating, air conditioning to wards, outpatients and operating theatres. Estates directly impacts on patient welfare, frontline clinical care, infection prevention and control and energy efficiency and sustainability across the Estates Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity for a committed, highly self-motivated individual. The Royal Marsden is looking for an Estates Officer to join the Estates Team in Chelsea. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose them to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management. The candidate must be highly proactive in developing their technical knowledge in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develop as a skilled professional. Behaviour at all times must be conducted in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values.

1.1. Be dynamic in their approach and flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities
1.2. Work proactively and support both management and frontline Estates staff in delivering an effective service
1.3. To ensure that The RMH Healthcare Policies and procedures are adhered to.
1.4. The post holder will be required to always comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations and the Works and Trust’s Health & Safety Policies and Procedures
1.5. To always ensure confidentiality on all matters and information obtained during the course of employment.
1.6. To comply with The RMH policies on equal opportunities and always promote equal opportunities
1.7. To comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

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.

The Estates Department is responsible for providing the safe operation of planned, reactive and emergency maintenance to The RMH Trust. The Estates Officer having a range of duties will support the department, and the wider Trust in providing a comfortable, safe and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.



The Trust incorporates many building types and engineering systems, all of which must comply with current legislation, guidance and recommended approved codes of practices, therefore it is crucial for the post holder to have or gain knowledge of the plant and systems, including:





Electrical,

Gas/LPG

BMS

Heating

Public Health

Sewage

Hot/Cold Water systems

Building Construction

Air Conditioning

Fire Detection

Fire Compartmentation

Medical Gas System

Sterilization/Disinfection

Patients Bed-head systems

Air Handling systems

Access Control

Intruder detection

Lifts

Nurse Call systems




Patient needs and medical advances frequently bring redevelopment or updating of departments. Whether this work is a maintenance project, in-house or a delegated Capital Scheme, the need to support and liaise with Architects, Consultants, Contractors and staff is frequent.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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Private care Medical day Unit are seeking an enthusiastic Scheduling officer to help maintain the efficient scheduling of treatments in their Medical day Unit at our Chelsea and cavendish square site. This post is vital to the smooth running of the main unit. You will work in a busy environment, providing a supportive role to the clinical teams. The role also includes some movement around different parts of the hospital as well as admin based roles. 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 to Friday; with varied shifts between 8.00am – 8.00pm, working at both the Chelsea and Cavendish square site on a rota basis. for further information please contact James Clark on 0207 811 8092 Exr 4678 or 4849

The Scheduler is an integral member of the Private Care Medical Day Unit team, under the supervision of the Scheduling Coordinator and the PPMDU Scheduling Manger. The post holder will coordinate all administrative aspects of the Day Care Services including data collection, reception and clerical duties. The working days will be Monday – Sunday various shifts patterns 7.30am -8.00pm.

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

Appointments, scheduling and capacity management

To deal with all new patient chemotherapy requests from clinicians, ensuring that the first chemotherapy treatment is scheduled within Cancer Waiting Times targets.

To liaise directly with the patient regarding their treatment, providing information and reassurance and managing patient expectations around the chemotherapy experience

To liaise with the clinical teams and nursing staff to prioritise the To schedule all chemotherapy treatment on the Medical Day Unit in line with local guidelines and protocols.

To plan patient treatment and unit capacity efficiently, having consideration for a range of influencing factors such as the nursing staff rota, pharmacy turnaround times, availability of blood results etc.

To plan and to reschedule workload, when necessary, to ensure that the unit capacity is optimally utilised.

To book chemotherapy prescribing clinic and treatment appointments for all patients receiving chemotherapy.

To ensure that all patients leave the MDU with an appointment for their next chemotherapy prescribing clinic and treatment, where appropriate.

To reschedule appointments for patients whose treatment has been cancelled or delayed.

To adhere to patient appointment booking processes on EPIC, ensuring that Trust procedures and local protocols are met.




This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing GI team within Europe’s largest cancer centre and to provide the highest standards of support to our patients.
This post is based at the Chelsea site working to provide an invaluable patient focused service, and to support the team as administrative team leader in the Urology unit.
The main responsibility will be to provide a high-quality administration service at a leading Cancer Centre which prides itself on clinical excellence.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, who enjoys patient contact and working in a multi-disciplinary environment to support the delivery of a quality service. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, flexibility, reliability and have an organised approach to work. They will have an eye for detail and go above and beyond to ensure that our patients and their families are well supported. We encourage all prospective candidates to read the job description to ensure they understand the role and the associated requirements.
Due to the nature of the role, we are looking for a dependable and highly adaptable individual who can work independently and can fit in quickly as part of a team.
This role is an excellent opportunity to develop both your leadership and administrative skills in a fast moving and dynamic department within the NHS.

The role of the Medical P.A. is key to the efficient management of the consultant firm. Patient access to healthcare professionals and subsequent treatment planning in the specialist hospital setting relies upon well-co-ordinated organisational and administrative support. The role of the Medical P.A. has been introduced at the Trust to strengthen the secretarial service, and this job description outlines the responsibilities that the post is likely to encompass. However, a number of the posts differ in their emphasis depending upon the size of the consultant’s clinical practice and administrative team, and whether he / she also has an Administrative P.A. and / or a Medical Secretary(s).

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.

1.1 To act as the first point of contact for users of the service, and to proactively deal with telephone enquiries from patients, their Carers, GPs and colleagues in other hospitals in a professional manner.

1.2 To proof read and distribute clinical and general correspondence for both NHS and private patients in line with Trust standards.

1.3 To process new patient referrals within Trust and nationally agreed time frames, enabling compliance with quality standards for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

1.4 To open and action his / her own electronic and paper mail and that of the consultant team, at least once a day.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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The Estates Department operate and maintain, energy and environmental resources, controls, electrical and mechanical services providing power, lighting, heating, air conditioning to wards, outpatients and operating theatres. Estates directly impacts on patient welfare, frontline clinical care, infection prevention and control and energy efficiency and sustainability across the Estates Trust. We have an exciting opportunity for a committed highly self-motivated individual, the Royal Marsden is looking for a Building Services Supervisor to join the Estates Team in Chelsea. This is a highly valuable broad ranging role, which will expose the Building Services Supervisor to the whole range of Estates services including mechanical, electrical, building & energy control systems and project management. The candidate must be highly proactive in developing their knowledge in all aspects of training and work undertaken, engage in active discussions about skills, techniques, methods and approach to tasks in order to develop as a skilled professional. Behaviour at all times must be conducted in a professional manner and consistent with Trust Values.
• Be dynamic in their approach and flexible and adaptable to changing needs and priorities
• Work proactively and support both management and frontline estates staff in delivering an effective service
• Manage, control and update CAFM, ISO 9001 QMS, Estates handover records and drawings, Estates stores critical spares records and financial and procurement systems
• Monitoring and reporting on work and maintenance progress and cost impactions
• To have a full understanding of the Trust Financial and ordering system and procurement system
• Maintaining, reporting and presenting work progress reports to Estates Management 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 3,900 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 and learning and development opportunities. 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 understand the workings of engineering and building services and systems in NHS/Trust premises. Ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all plant and equipment are utilised in a safe and efficient manner.
• To investigate and ensure any fault, defect or malfunction of plant, equipment or other elements of the Trust buildings / estate infrastructure that affect the patient environment are speedily repaired. Identify and communicate defects and action plans to the relevant tradesman through physical inspections, when undertaking normal course of duties, reviewing statutory inspection reports, observations for the way building /plant /equipment is being operated and used and from information in the CAFM system.
• Support the development of quality management processes and capture tasks undertaken in simple flow charts reflecting the steps and procedures used. Comply with processes and polices and identify defects and observations and means of achieving continuous improvement. Use the CAFM system to receive, update and close off requests and update records. Raise a request to cover all activities undertaken to ensure Estates has full visibility of trade staff hours, productivity and activities for trend analysis and continuous improvement. During emergencies and urgent work, undertake work outside your discipline; to work closely and in a supportive way with other trades
• To co-operate fully with Supervisor checks and audits on work
• To prioritise, supervise, plan co-ordinate, and execute programmes of work, PPM and Project work, Organising maintenance and repairs to the Engineering services both internally and externally.
• To provide sketches for small projects as required and issue works dockets to the workforce ensuring that there is a steady progress of work by reviewing workload and prioritising/issuing outstanding work to appropriate trades for completion via the help desk database software (CAFM).


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

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This is a new position for a Consultant in Medical Oncology with an interest in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, working primarily at The Royal Marsdenbut in close collaboration with The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR). The post is part funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)RM/ICR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC).

The Royal Marsden, together with its academic partner The ICR, is designated as the UK's only NIHR BRC dedicated solely to cancer.

The GI Unit, which spans the Chelsea and Sutton sites, is world renowned for clinical care and clinical research related to patients with gastrointestinal cancers. All tumours of the gastrointestinal tract are treated including oesophago-gastric, colorectal, hepato-biliary and neuroendocrine cancers. Clinical and translational research is fully integrated within the unit alongside standard of care treatment pathways. Training the next generation of clinicians (both junior doctors and clinical research fellows) is also an integral part of the Unit’s remit.

The GI Unit has a large integrated clinical research team of over 40 people comprising clinical research fellows (many of whom are supported to undertake higher degrees), research nurses, project managers, clinical trial co-ordinators, clinical trial administrators and biological specimen coordinators. It has one of the largest academic and commercial clinical trial portfolios in the Trust and leads national multicentre trials through the Royal Marsden Clinical Trials Unit. National and international collaboration is integral to the Unit’s research strategy.

The post-holder will work as part of the GI Cancers Liquid Biopsy team in the GI Unit, recently established and supported by the NIHR and the GI unit, with one area of focus being in genomics and blood based biomarkers. The post holder will work with the relevant BRC Themes including but not limited to Precision Diagnostics and cancer Evolution (PDCE), Precision Therapeutics, Immunotherapeutics, Early Drug Development, Cancer Treatment Effects and Imaging and Data Science as applied to GI cancers.

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.

Our mission is to continue to make a national and international contribution to cancer research and treatment, so that more people are cured and quality of life is improved for those with cancer. The Royal Marsden therefore plays an important role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge treatment.

The Trust’s annual budget is £360 million and we employ over 3,500 staff, including 335 medical staff, across two sites located in Chelsea and Sutton (Surrey). Over 50,000 patients attend The Royal Marsden each year. We provide community services across the Borough of Sutton. We have a Chemotherapy Medical Daycare Unit at Kingston Hospital.

We have a reputation for delivering high quality performance. We were ranked joint first in the CQC national inpatient survey results, above average in national cancer patient experience survey and ranked first amongst teaching hospitals in the UK for our staff survey results.

Please find the Job Description & Person Specification for further details on what the job will entail.

Objectives include:
• Participate in multidisciplinary care provided by the GI Unit.
• Supervision (clinical and educational) of doctors in training, undertaking teaching.
• Collaboration with Industry partners to attract trials of innovative drugs or technology for GI cancers, especially in those tumour types with the highest unmet need and with innovations that have the most potential to impact outcomes.
• Working with the Director for the NIHR Clinical Research Facility to maintain and potentially increase the portfolio of early phase trials (Phase Ib and II) in GI cancers.
• To work with the Royal Marsden Clinical Trials Unit to maintain and potentially increase the portfolio of RM-sponsored academic trials in GI cancers.


This advert closes on Monday 11 Nov 2024

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PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The Royal Marsden Hospital is one of Europe’s largest Oncology centres and was the world’s first hospital dedicated to cancer research, diagnosis, treatment and education. This post is based at our Cavendish Square site where we see both private care and NHS patients. There are also sites in Chelsea and Sutton.

We are currently inviting applications from enthusiastic radiographers for a senior diagnostic radiographer post (MRI and CT) for our Cavendish Square site in central London. The successful candidate will rotate between MRI and CT. The successful candidate should have significant MRI experience (ideally at least two years). CT training can be provided where required.

The successful candidate should be a highly motivated radiographer with good communication skills, who is keen to contribute positively to the imaging service at Cavendish Square.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to professional development and show a keen interest in the future of their profession and the diagnostic imaging services. They will be expected to support both the service and its staff in continuing to maintain and develop the highest standards of imaging. In return the successful applicant will be offered a high standard of support towards their career pathway.



Key skills required:
• Postgraduate certificate is desirable.
• Significant experience and skills are required within MRI (ideally at least two years). CT training can be provided where required.
• Previous cannulation experience would be desirable.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate post graduate experience sufficient for the role.

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 perform clinical MRI scans to produce diagnostic information appropriately as required by current protocols.
• To maintain the highest standard of practical and theoretical knowledge to ensure a standard of excellence in MRI techniques, so that protocols may be modified in an appropriate manner in view of clinical indications, imaging findings or patient condition and problems in image quality are recognized and acted upon
• To be aware of COSHH and Health and Safety at Work Act and ensure their guidelines are followed. To be fully aware of the potential hazards of working in an area of strong magnetic field and to be familiar with the safety guidelines issued by MHRA.

The radiology service at Cavendish Square provides an essential outpatient service and offers mammography, CT, MRI, ultrasound and x-ray. We are currently aligned to the quality standard for imaging.

Our partnership with the institute of cancer research and other key organisations means we offer access to the newest clinical trials and clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents, all imaging modalities are fundamental to this process and forefront techniques and protocols are constantly being evolved within radiology across all our sites.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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Outpatients are seeking an enthusiastic 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 mulit-disciplinary team, you should possess excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and organisational skills. Keyboard/IT skills are essential and hospital experience is desirable.

further information please contact Tracey Lover on 0208 661 3828.

To undertake in a range of clerical, administration and reception duties within the Outpatient department in a sensitive and polite manner whilst providing a comprehensive & efficient clerical service to patients and clinical staff within 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 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 more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.

To prepare and attend the Royal Marsden Outreach Urology Clinic held in Croydon University Hospital, Croydon. To arrange any investigations and appointments for patients receiving follow-up care at RMH.
To take responsibility in booking appointments through the Connect system for clinics within the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and any other outside hospital when requested.
Rearrange appointments at the request of patients or medical staff and to inform patients verbally or by letter.
To Assist patients who present in person at the reception desk with outpatient queries, making any necessary arrangements requested, changing patients registration details.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national and international population from two hospital sites, Chelsea and Sutton. Associated to Royal Marsden Hospital School of Cancer Nursing you can have your competences developed with opportunities to join the school on your further studies.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band 6, Staff Nurse for Wiltshaw Ward. The ward consists in 17 rooms, providing specialist facilities for the care of oncology patients, with a nursing patient ratio of 1to 3 patients.

The successful candidate will be an oncology nurse with the vision and passion to help optimise high quality patient care. Being a good team leader and team player you will work together with the Manager and the other nursing team leaders to help foster good communication and improved processes to enhance the patient pathway. This is a demanding but very rewarding role with a Trust that is committed to the ongoing development of its staff. An ideal next step if you have the right blend of skills and experience to join us.

You should possess a first level degree and a relevant haemato-oncology or cancer qualification/ experience.
• To coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.
• To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans.
• To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.
• To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
• To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators
• To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
• To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
• To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale

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 complete the first level assessment of patients with cancer and their families to gain an understanding of their physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs and to develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that these needs are met. This will include:
• Counterchecking patients’ vital signs, blood results, patient body surface area, chemotherapy prescription and consent before administration of treatment.
• Educating patients on their treatment such as indications and side effects.
• Ensuring necessary medication and follow up appointments are obtained.
• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate care plans from admission through to discharge / transfer discussing this with the patient, their family and multi-disciplinary teams and to alert the Sister/Charge Nurse of any changes. To set goals for each of the identified nursing issues and encourage / teach other nursing staff to do the same. To help the patient achieve set goals through care planning.
• As a specialist cancer nurse, to assess the educational and informational needs of the patient and family. This includes producing and using appropriate materials to ensure optimum understanding of nursing care and the likely outcome.
• To provide skilled care and expertise in venepuncture and/or cannulation. To assess patients for a suitable central venous access device. To provide education to patients on the care and management of central venous access devices and to adopt a problem solving approach to managing complications with all vascular access devices.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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The Oak Centre for Children and Young People at The Royal Marsden is one of the largest comprehensive centres' in the UK treating and delivering the highest quality of care for Children, Teenagers and Young People with cancer. Our patients are undergoing investigations and treatments involving chemotherapy and radiotherapy as well as managing patients and families undergoing stem cell transplantation. With our large portfolio of treatment options and advances in cancer therapy and care our reputation and patient outcomes speak for themselves.

What makes The Royal Marsden stand out from other children’s centres in Europe is it is a world leader for the number of available “First in Child” clinical trials open to young cancer patients and work very closely with our specialist multi-professional drug development team to ensure patients and families are offered access to the very latest novel agents optimizing outcomes alongside creating unique learning opportunities and exciting career development pathways in specialist cancer practice and care.
• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible and efficient way, which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift
• To develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities administered within the unit.
• To develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of managing a shift with the guidance 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:
• To be aware of the side effects of any treatment in progress, and adopt a problem-solving approach to minimise the potentially adverse reactions.
• Be involved in the direct delivery of skilled specialised nursing care with supervision until competent, e.g. wound dressings, removal of drains, and insertion of urinary catheters.
• To develop an awareness of the protocols involved for patients undergoing clinical trials.
• To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed.


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

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Two exciting opportunities have arisen for Clinical Business Unit (CBU) Manager positions.

Interviews to be held on 22nd November 2024.

Cancer Services Division
• Clinical Business Unit Manager: Breast, Plastics, Lung, Acute Oncology Service (AOS), Kingston Partnership, Joint Thoracic Service (JTS) and leads on all Medical Day units and Home Care.

This role will work in conjunction with the Divisional Management teams to collectively ensure delivery of the organisational strategy, operational planning and financial performance of the Division.

You will demonstrate strong, consistent and effective leadership, enabling delivery of high-quality patient care within available resources. You should possess a proven track record of significant staff and budgetary management.

Clinical Services Division

· Clinical Business UnitManager: Medicines Management and Clinical Support Services

These roles will support the development of strategies that synchronize all functions and activities within these and associated areas.

They will build and maintain effective close working relationships between departments across the Trust, working closely and effectively with the relevant Clinical Leads and Scientists in continuing to develop core services, ensuring clinical governance and improve quality of care as well as support the exploration of alternative models of service delivery.

The individuals must have a strong, consistent and effective leadership background, enabling high quality patient care whilst keeping within available resources. You should be results-driven, have led complex change initiatives and have a record of ensuring services and staff excel in their levels of performance.

To provide timely, efficient and effective operational management support for the Clinical Business Unit, which includes management of the surgical hub, assisting the Lead Clinicians, Matrons, Divisional Clinical Nurse Director and Divisional Director as required and ensuring that these services are responsive, innovative and provided to the highest possible standard.

To take forward agreed projects to improve service delivery within the CBU, division and across the Trust as appropriate. To problem solve as required, and develop and implement lasting solutions in conjunction with clinical colleagues. To be a key member of the Divisional Management team, taking full responsibility for actions and for keeping other team members fully informed at all times.

Providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive and contentious information and managing a wide range of complex, highly emotive and sometimes conflicting priorities.

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 and learning and development opportunities. 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 and person specification

Strategic Direction

· To support the development of, and promote the Trust’s mission, values, aims and objectives

· To assist in the production of the CBU’s strategy and business plan, leading on the development of plans within the CBU and Division as part of the annual planning cycle and as required.

· To monitor service plans throughout the year to ensure successful delivery.

· In conjunction with the CBU Clinical Director, Divisional Director and Clinical Nurse Director, produce accurate, high quality business cases for service developments, utilising activity and income projections.

· To ensure that the Trust’s agenda for current and future service delivery and the significant research agenda for each unit are effectively combined.



Operational Performance Management



· To be responsible for the provision of high quality services in all areas, ensuring each unit has the resources to deliver

· To support the clinical teams within the units to resolve their operational issues on a day to day basis, ranging from basic administration issues to complex team based solutions.

· To manage any direct reports, providing feedback on performance through regular supervision and annual appraisals. Ensuring that all other managers in the units effectively manage their own direct reports.




This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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Are you committed to excellence in patient care for haemato-oncology patients? If this is what you would like from your job, then come and join us in the Haemato-Oncology Inpatient Care Unit here at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sutton. Bud Flanagan West Ward is a 16 bedded unit caring for patients with a range of blood cancers including Leukaemia, Myeloma and Lymphoma throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward, we specialise in a variety of allogeneic bone marrow transplants including sibling, unrelated and cord donors. Our partner ward, Bud Flanagan West, cares mainly for patients undergoing autologous transplants and also manages our Ambulatory Inpatient Service.

The unit offers a pleasant environment for patients ensuring their comfort needs are met in a relaxed setting. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintain consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere.
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
• To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators
• To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care
• To be aware of all hospital policies and procedures and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure that these are observed
• To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale

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 coordinate and supervise a shift, communicating effectively with members of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, evidence-led care to patients.
• To exercise clinical judgment and decision making about patient needs in terms of long term goals or plans.
• To participate fully in the day to day organization and running of clinical trials including the recruitment, education and monitoring of patients entering a clinical trial and liaison as required with trial sponsors.
• To assume personal accountability for nursing care delivered to a patient in accordance with the NMC code of conduct. There is an expectation for post holders:
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff
• To participate in Trust initiatives around infection control and care quality indicators


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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We are seeking an enthusiastic administrator to provide support to the delivery of care for children and young people with haematological and oncological diagnoses. The post holder will be required to be a central point of communication for shared care centres, primary care and community teams involved in the care of children and young people undergoing treatment in the South Thames region.

The Royal Marsden NHS Children and Young People’s services together with children’s services at St Georges Hospital operate as the Principle Treatment Centre (PTC) for children and young people diagnosed with cancer in the South East of England. The PTC works in collaboration with 18 paediatric oncology shared care units (POSCU) across the region to deliver safe and effective care as locally as possible to the patient’s home. The position of shared care administrator (SCA) is pivotal in maintaining communication between the PTC and POSCUs, community nursing teams and primary care services.

The role involves directing, managing and triaging telephone calls, email and written correspondence related to children and young people’s care. The post is located at the Royal Marsden Sutton site where a 24 hour advice line is available to staff working at St Georges Hospital, POSCUs, community nursing teams, patients and relatives. This role is essential in facilitating the effective running of this phone line, streamlining calls and documenting outcomes. The role has the additional responsibility of providing administration support for the clinical nurse specialist team.

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.

2.1 To act as the first point of contact for users of the service and to proactively deal with telephone enquiries from patients, parents, GPs, POSCU staff and community nursing teams in a courteous manner.
2.2 To communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients, relatives, and other teams involved in the delivery of care.
2.3 To provide non-clinical information to patients and their carers regarding appointments.
2.4 To communicate relevant information to appropriate team members or departments as required.
2.5 To document and distribute clinical and general correspondence in line with Trust standards.
2.6 To input and maintain clinical information on the Trust information system and other patient related information as required.





This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

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