Job summary

Here on McElwain Ward at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton, we are looking for a housekeeper to join our busy Unit treating children who have been diagnosed with Cancer. You would need to be enthusiastic, organized, and methodical in your approach to work. You would be responsible for ordering ward stores and equipment and maintaining stock levels of the same as well as ensuring high standards of hygiene throughout the ward in conjunction with our cleaning team. You would be able to work well within a team and perform well in stressful situations. This is an active role and the suitable candidate would be required to convey samples to the laboratory where they may also be responsible for collecting blood products for delivery to the ward. There are occasions when haste is essential and prioritizing workload is of the utmost importance.

Main duties of the job

The Ward Housekeeper will work as an integral part of the ward team. You will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities/services in the ward area and for ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.

The main elements of this role are ensuring the delivery of cleaning, catering and minor maintenance, together with other specified tasks to meet individual patient needs, as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse. The postholder will be required to work closely with contractors and support services departments. You will monitor quality standards and rectify deficiencies.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden Hospital for a Clinical Trial Administrator within the Sarcoma Unit.

The successful candidate will support the retrieval, review and entry of clinical trial patient data, raise data queries, and provide administrative support to Clinical Trial Coordinators, Research Nurses and the wider team. You will work within a multidisciplinary team involved in a diverse portfolio of hosted and Royal Marsden-sponsored studies.

Applicants should ideally have previous clinical trial experience in a hospital setting and be familiar with medical terminology. You will work in accordance with clinical trial regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ensuring high standards of data quality and compliance.

We are looking for a flexible, organised individual who can work both independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication, administrative and IT skills and a positive approach.

The Royal Marsden is committed to delivering outstanding patient-centred care and treating patients, carers, visitors and staff with dignity and respect.

Due to high application volumes, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Any questions, contact: Thuy-Giang Nguyen, [email protected], 020 7811 8090

Main duties of the job

• To support the clinical research team with study administration as required to ensure the efficient and successful delivery of clinical trials and other studies according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP),standard operating procedures (SOPs), trust policies and all applicable regulations and governance structures.o To ensure timely and accurate entry of data and relevant information into appropriate database systems.o To work with the clinical team to ensure prompt resolution of data queries.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

.An opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden to work within the Haemato-Oncology Unit as a Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator, providing governance support for our complex research portfolio.This is a pivotal role, and you will be part of a team of qualified and skilled medical and nursing staff, taking part in an exciting range of clinical research studies as well as having a key role supporting the administrative trial team.Ideally with previous clinical research experience and NHS experience, 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.Based at our Sutton location with occasional travel to our Chelsea location and some remote working, 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.

Main duties of the job

To take responsibility for ensuring all clinical trials within the Unit are conducted and managed in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, Trust SOPs and trial protocols.o To be a key member of the team responsible for conveying the requirements of the Clinical R&D Office to clinical staff within their allocated Clinical Unit.o To provide an efficient clinical trial coordination service to the Unit Head, ensuring trials fulfil all statutory requirements.o To oversee the conduct of trials within the Unit and maintain day-to-day responsibility for specific trials within the Unit.o To represent the Unit at the Trial Coordination Forum.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1909

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification

Primary areas of responsibilityThese responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the operations manager.

Service Delivery:

Responsible for implementation of systems and processes within the Unit.

Under the direction of the Operations Manager/Senior Trial Manger to lead in implementation of systems within the Unit to ensure all Clinical Trials are conducted in accordance with all regulatory requirements including:o Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulationso Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Careo Human Tissue Act

To coordinate the portfolio research meeting ensuring appropriate, documented monitoring of the clinical trial portfolio.

To be a member of the Trial Coordination Forum.

To supervise other clinical trial coordinators and clinical trial administrators within the Unit as appropriate.

Coordination of specific trials allocated to the Coordinator within the Units portfolio. Trial Set Up and Maintenance

Initiate and manage day to day running of allocated trial(s) in accordance with GCP and RMH / ICR SOPs, policies and procedures.

Complete applications to REC, HRA, MHRA and CCR for new research proposals.

Trial Conduct

Responsible for ensuring all research within the clinical unit receives all relevant regulatory approval before it commences.

Responsible for ensuring the Units Clinical Research Portfolio is conducted in accordance with all regulatory requirements.

Trial Closure

Ensure trial closure is notified to Clinical R&D Office, Sponsor, REC, HRA and MHRA as appropriate.

Ensure appropriate archiving of trial documentation.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification Primary areas of responsibilityThese responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the operations manager. Service Delivery: Responsible for implementation of systems and processes within the Unit. Under the direction of the Operations Manager/Senior Trial Manger to lead in implementation of systems within the Unit to ensure all Clinical Trials are conducted in accordance with all regulatory requirements including:o Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulationso Research Governance Framework for Health and Social Careo Human Tissue Act To coordinate the portfolio research meeting ensuring appropriate, documented monitoring of the clinical trial portfolio. To be a member of the Trial Coordination Forum. To supervise other clinical trial coordinators and clinical trial administrators within the Unit as appropriate. Coordination of specific trials allocated to the Coordinator within the Units portfolio. Trial Set Up and Maintenance Initiate and manage day to day running of allocated trial(s) in accordance with GCP and RMH / ICR SOPs, policies and procedures. Complete applications to REC, HRA, MHRA and CCR for new research proposals. Trial Conduct Responsible for ensuring all research within the clinical unit receives all relevant regulatory approval before it commences. Responsible for ensuring the Units Clinical Research Portfolio is conducted in accordance with all regulatory requirements. Trial Closure Ensure trial closure is notified to Clinical R&D Office, Sponsor, REC, HRA and MHRA as appropriate. Ensure appropriate archiving of trial documentation.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Recent GCP training
• Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical trial setting
• Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research

Desirable

• Experience of trial set up/management experience in an academic institution/hospital
• Experience of working in the field of haematology/oncology

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise workload and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities.
• To be able to use own initiative planning own work and work unsupervised where appropriate.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point
• Experience of data entry and data management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with, influence an motivate people at all levels
• Ability to interact confidently with experts and non-experts alike
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures
• Experience of problem solving

Desirable

• Experience of supervising administrative staff

Other Requirements

Essential

• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Desirable

• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to attend meetings and conferences

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Recent GCP training Life Sciences (or equivalent) degree or relevant experience Experience/Knowledge Essential Demonstrable experience of working in a clinical trial setting Understanding of clinical trials and regulations governing clinical research Desirable Experience of trial set up/management experience in an academic institution/hospital Experience of working in the field of haematology/oncology Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to prioritise workload and adjust own work in light of unexpected events or changing priorities. To be able to use own initiative planning own work and work unsupervised where appropriate. Excellent administrative and organisational skills Excellent IT skills including access, excel and power point Experience of data entry and data management Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to interact with, influence an motivate people at all levels Ability to interact confidently with experts and non-experts alike Good attention to detail Ability to maintain adherence to written procedures Experience of problem solving Desirable Experience of supervising administrative staff Other Requirements Essential Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role Desirable Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally overseas to attend meetings and conferences

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We have seven modern theatres in Chelsea which includes three robotic theatres. 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.

Please note: If you have previously applied for this role, you do not need to reapply.

Main duties of the job

• 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, 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.
• 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.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen on Smithers ward to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who wants to contribute to maintaining our high standards of care.

Smithers ward is a friendly 23-beded oncology ward caring for patients with a wide range of cancers throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward we specialize in SACT administration, surgical treatments, symptom management and palliative care.

Smithers ward is committed to supporting ongoing professional and personal development, with a ward-based practice educator this allows us to fulfil this aspect and ensure individuals gain clinical competencies in a timely manner. In addition, the hospital offers academic programs and modules via the Royal Marsden school and on Smithers ward we support engagement in these.

The ward is often fast paced but is a very welcoming and supportive environment, we pride ourselves on our positive teamwork and offer flexible working opportunities. This job is open to newly qualified nurses or nurses who want to develop into more senior roles.

Main duties of the job

• 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 theguidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen on Smithers ward to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who wants to contribute to maintaining our high standards of care.

Smithers ward is a friendly 23-beded oncology ward caring for patients with a wide range of cancers throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward we specialize in SACT administration, surgical treatments, symptom management and palliative care.

Smithers ward is committed to supporting ongoing professional and personal development, with a ward-based practice educator this allows us to fulfil this aspect and ensure individuals gain clinical competencies in a timely manner. In addition, the hospital offers academic programs and modules via the Royal Marsden school and on Smithers ward we support engagement in these.

The ward is often fast paced but is a very welcoming and supportive environment, we pride ourselves on our positive teamwork and offer flexible working opportunities. This job is open to newly qualified nurses or nurses who want to develop into more senior roles.

Main duties of the job

• 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 theguidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

A unique opportunity has arisen on Smithers ward to join our dynamic team. We are looking for a highly motivated nurse who wants to contribute to maintaining our high standards of care.

Smithers ward is a friendly 23-beded oncology ward caring for patients with a wide range of cancers throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward we specialize in SACT administration, surgical treatments, symptom management and palliative care.

Smithers ward is committed to supporting ongoing professional and personal development, with a ward-based practice educator this allows us to fulfil this aspect and ensure individuals gain clinical competencies in a timely manner. In addition, the hospital offers academic programs and modules via the Royal Marsden school and on Smithers ward we support engagement in these.

The ward is often fast paced but is a very welcoming and supportive environment, we pride ourselves on our positive teamwork and offer flexible working opportunities. This job is open to newly qualified nurses or nurses who want to develop into more senior roles.

Main duties of the job

• 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 theguidance of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

This Administrator post is important to the day-to-day running of both the Lymphoedema service and the wider Therapies department. The post is split between Lymphoedema administration and reception duties.

The Lymphoedema element of the role includes arranging appointments, dealing with telephone and email enquiries, managing clinical correspondence and distributing compression garments to patients. The post also provides reception cover for the Therapies service, supporting patients when they attend appointments and dealing with general enquiries.

Dedicated administrative and reception support enables therapists to focus on clinical and patient-facing work. Without this support, therapists would need to undertake more administrative and reception duties, reducing clinical capacity and potentially impacting waiting times and patient experience.

The post is required to support the continued delivery of the Lymphoedema service and provide essential reception cover for the wider Therapies department. Maintaining this administrative capacity will help the service continue to manage appointments and patient enquiries, support the clinical team and minimise further pressure on waiting lists and patient access to treatment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a customer focused service for all patients and visitors attending or passing through the Therapy Services Department. The post holder will be responsible for efficient and effective administrative support to the Therapy Services teams including dealing with all phone enquiries, inputting relevant data onto the Epic system and supporting the clinical teams.

Patients will be accessing various therapy treatments including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech & Language Therapy, Lymphoedema, Complementary Therapies and Appliances

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Administration Assistant to join the busy Administration Team of the Cancer Genetics Unit at The Royal Marsden in Sutton.

Working flexibly in our small, friendly team of ten, the ability to prioritise and organise a busy workload while dealing with queries from clinicians and patients is essential. This is a full-time permanent post and the successful applicant will have good communication skills and be confident communicating within a multi-disciplinary team and with patients. Acting as the first point of contact into the Department, excellent telephone skills are essential.

Applicants are expected to be IT literate with excellent keyboard skills and to be comfortable monitoring multiple email inboxes. Applicants are also expected to be able to very much work as part of a Team.

Please use your supporting statement to clearly evidence how your experience meets the essential criteria for this post. If AI tools are used, please detail the type.

Support and training will be provided for the right candidate and all team members are encouraged to continue their professional development.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of clerical & administration duties within the Cancer Genetics Unit in a sensitive and polite manner whilst providing a comprehensive & efficient clerical service to patients and clinical staff within the Trust.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

We are currently looking for enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 6 Senior Staff Nurses to join the Private Patient Medical Day Unit (PPMDU)at the Royal Marsden in Chelsea. We are proud of the great care we deliver at the PPMDU and the integrated model of care that exists with our NHS colleagues, this facilitates the innovative research, diagnosis, treatment and care that the Royal Marsden provides to all PatientsYou will need to be a 1st level registered nurse, Demonstrable previous Oncology experience and experience in the administration of IV medications and chemotherapy is essential. Intravenous cannulation and venepuncture are desirable, however full training will be given. In addition you will possess excellent communication skills, be reliable, enthusiastic and an effective team member committed to providing the highest level of service for our patients.The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment. We will support and encourage you to achieve your potential as a nurse by taking advantage of the facilities and courses at The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation. Staff wellbeing is important at the Royal Marsden and we offer a range also offers a wide range of staff benefits.

Main duties of the job

The band 6 registered nurse for Private Patients' (PP) MDU is an exciting role, which enables the delivery of a variety of skills within the outpatient department, Granard House (GH) MDU and Markus Private Care Centre (PCC), and Infusion (Supportive Therapy) Unit. The main roles and responsibilities include:

• 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 orplans.
• To plan, document, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care for patients in a responsible andefficient way.
• 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.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

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 who we are and how we behave. Our values encompass showing kindness and compassion and putting patient care first; offering ideas to improve the quality and safety of our services; supporting colleagues in new ways of working; taking responsibility for personal and team performance and priorities; and striving to deliver high-quality services while making the best use of our resources. We have seven state-of-the-art theatres at our Chelsea site and two at Sutton, providing nine operating theatres across the Trust. The successful candidate will play a central role within our motivated and committed Recovery team in Chelsea. As a Band 5 Recovery Practitioner, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, individualised post-anaesthetic care to patients undergoing a wide range of complex surgical procedures. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within the recovery environment, using sound clinical judgement to recognise changes in a patient's condition, initiate appropriate interventions and escalate concerns promptly. You will work collaboratively with anaesthetists, surgeons, theatre practitioners to ensure safe and effective patient care and transfer from the recovery area.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of needs of patients. To carry out all relevant forms of care for patients of all specialities. To maintainsupervision of unregistered staff, during each spell of duty. To be able to teach other nursing /ODP staff including nurse/ ODP learners.
• To be responsible for the safe use of complex theatre equipment (glidoscope, bronchoscopes etc) with responsibility for ordering stock and non-stock supplies and arranging timely servicing ofthis equipment, both routine and urgent. To demonstrate sound knowledge base of safe decontamination processes and practices, particularly relating to the safe decontamination of flexible scopes & sterilisation of instruments.
• 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.
• Provide specialist clinical advice Trust wide to support and facilitate 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.
• 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.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical pharmacist with a desire to work within haemato-oncology in one of Europe's largest centres for treating blood cancers and the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe. This post is well supported by our highly trained specialists and will provide a unique and exciting opportunity to work with haemato-oncology cancers, including transplants. We are also a well-established CAR-T centre for which our pharmacy team play an integral role in the delivery of.

Our hospitals offer both NHS, private, inpatient and outpatient care for haemato-oncology cancers, including transplants, chemotherapy and clinical trials and we have one of the largest research portfolios in the country. As a team we dedicated to embedding enhanced roles for pharmacy technicians and maximising our non-medical prescribing workforce."

Main duties of the job

The Haemato-Oncology Clinical Pharmacist is a position designed to develop pharmacists with a keen interest in haemato-oncology by enhancing their knowledge and skills, and providing the depth of experience across all areas of haemato-oncology. The role will also provide opportunity to take on further development opportunities, to support skills in professional practice, personal practice and management and organisation.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

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.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Band 5 staff nurse to join our nursing team to provide expert care and support our patients in the Outpatients department, at the Chelsea site. The department manages multi-speciality medical/ surgical oncology clinics including chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The phlebotomy service is also run by the Outpatient team.

The post holder will work in the outpatient department; it is open Monday-Friday 08.00 - 1800There are many new and exciting innovative opportunities for a Band 5 nurse within the Royal Marsden Trust. This is a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge, but also to learn new one's in caring for cancer patients at all points of their cancer pathway. If you are passionate about making a real difference to patients' experiences, understand their anxieties and wish to gain an insight into cancer care, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Angela Reape - Sister, Outpatients Chelsea, [email protected].

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

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 two 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.

Main duties of the job

• 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 inNational 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, particularlyrelating 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.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-SB51

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

• 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.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification 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.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• First level registration
• RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration / or to be obtained within three months of appointment

Desirable

• Experience in area of specialty

Special Aptitudes and Disposition

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to demonstrate motivation
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
• Awareness of quality issues
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Evidence of good understanding of NHS reforms and the contracting process
• Computer literacy

Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work rostered shifts
• Flexibility to meet service needs

Person Specification Attainments Essential First level registration RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration / or to be obtained within three months of appointment Desirable Experience in area of specialty Special Aptitudes and Disposition Essential Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to demonstrate motivation Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own workload Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Awareness of quality issues Commitment to personal and professional development Desirable Evidence of good understanding of NHS reforms and the contracting process Computer literacy Circumstances Essential Ability to work rostered shifts Flexibility to meet service needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge clinical practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries of cancer treatment and for our ground-breaking work to ensure patients receive the very latest and best in cancer care.Rated CQC 'Outstanding', The Royal Marsden is a world leader in cancer care, pioneering innovative treatments and ground-breaking research. We are equally proud of the experience we provide for both our patients and our staff, supported by a strong culture of engagement, development and multidisciplinary working. We provide our nurses and ODPs with the training, support and staffing required to deliver safe, compassionate and high-quality care.Our theatre departments include seven modern theatres in Chelsea, including three robotic theatres, and two theatres in Sutton. We cover a diverse range of surgical specialties, including Sarcoma and Melanoma, Upper and Lower GI, Plastics, Head and Neck, Gynaecology, Urology and Breast, using a wide range of conventional, minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques.

Main duties of the job

• To be a expert practitioner in Recovery and act as an effective, professional and clinical role model. To lead, co-ordinate, organise and take full responsibility and accountability for the daily management and organisation of Recovery in Chelsea; this involves managing a wide range of complex and sometimes conflicting priorities including staff management. To work in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of Professional Conduct, Trust policies and Procedures and National guidelines.
• As a member of the theatre team to perform all the tasks of an ODP/theatre nurse including all checks and procedures as laid down in National and Trust Theatre Policy. To demonstrate sound knowledge base of safe decontamination processes and practices, particularly relating to the safe decontamination of flexible scopes & sterilisation of instruments
• As a member of the surgical theatres team perform the tasks of theatre runner, supporting the instrument nurse/ surgeon and other members of the multidisciplinary team where necessary.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive Cancer Centre in Europe and leader in the field of cancer care with successful record of innovation in nursing care, pioneering new treatments and development of anti-cancer drugs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our proactive Critical Care Outreach Team for a 12 months fixed term contract. We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced and highly motivated critical care nurse who will work with the team to support us in the delivery of a high-quality 24-hour service across both Chelsea and Sutton sites. You will work collaboratively to provide acute oncology care to at risk or deteriorating cancer patients. You will carry out advanced assessment and care of deteriorating patients leading to early intervention and treatment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously is essential. You will be part of the Resuscitation team/Hospital@Night and would be required as an ALS provider to lead rescue interventions and facilitate transfers to and from critical care. You will work a mixture of days and nights as well as weekends within the team.

You will be involved in the service development, improvement and participate actively in audit and research. You would need to demonstrate leadership and managerial expertise as a Band 7 Charge Nurse/Sister in Critical Care Outreach.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a 24-hour Critical Care Outreach (CCO) service across the Chelsea and Sutton site.
• To be an active member of the hospital at night (H@N) team.
• To identify patients who are acutely deteriorating and are for active treatment.
• To work in collaboration with the Critical Care Unit team (CCU), Medical/Surgical teams and the Clinical Site Practitioner (CSP) to assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient.
• To follow up all patients discharged from CCU/Step-up to ensure patients do not deteriorate clinically on step down from the unit.
• To be an active member of the hospital resuscitation team.
• To provide support and education for nursing and medical staff in relation to the acutely deteriorating patient.
• To safely escort patients on intra/inter hospital transfers when required.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£55,524 to £62,652 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-SB1603-C

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification

• To work in collaboration with the CCU, Medical/Surgical teams and the CSP to assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient.
• To perform individual clinical assessment of patients condition utilising advanced clinical assessment skills.
• To utilise advanced nursing skills such as arterial puncture, venepuncture and cannulation to further assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient.
• To prescribe specific medications when required either as a patient group directive or as a non-medical prescriber.
• To be skilled in the accurate making up of and administration of complex intravenous medications.
• To lead/advise on proactive interventions for the acutely deteriorating cancer patient.
• To initiate and coordinate the care of Level 2 patients being cared for in the inpatient or outpatient environment, or those stepped down from CCU.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification To work in collaboration with the CCU, Medical/Surgical teams and the CSP to assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient. To perform individual clinical assessment of patients condition utilising advanced clinical assessment skills. To utilise advanced nursing skills such as arterial puncture, venepuncture and cannulation to further assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient. To prescribe specific medications when required either as a patient group directive or as a non-medical prescriber. To be skilled in the accurate making up of and administration of complex intravenous medications. To lead/advise on proactive interventions for the acutely deteriorating cancer patient. To initiate and coordinate the care of Level 2 patients being cared for in the inpatient or outpatient environment, or those stepped down from CCU.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

• Professional Qualification (First Level registration NMC Registered Adult Nurse or HCPC) with relevant experience in a critical/acute care environment
• UK recognised Bachelor's degree or studying at degree level supplemented by specialist training/experience
• Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience
• Recognised acute care Qualification (e.g Post registration ICU course)
• ALS provider Certificate
• ILS provider Certificate
• Venepuncture/Cannulation

Desirable

• Non-Medical prescriber
• Cancer nursing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Significant and recent experience working in an acute setting and managing a critically ill patient (e.g CCU, A&E)
• Recent clinical experience at AfC Band 6 or above
• Evidence of good leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to influence, support and develop staff
• Ability to co-ordinate patient care and liaise with multi-disciplinary team members
• Ability to work collaboratively with CCOT and CCU leads
• Evidence of managerial experience
• Ability to innovate and respond to change
• Ability to problem solve, make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Ability to manage conflict situations
• Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice
• Knowledge of quality issues
• Understanding of research and its implications on practice development

Skills / Abilities /Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers
• Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills
• Good presentation and teaching skills
• Ability to provide clear and concise documentation
• Ability to manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service
• Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priorities
• Ability to work within and manage professional boundaries
• Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Professional Qualification (First Level registration NMC Registered Adult Nurse or HCPC) with relevant experience in a critical/acute care environment UK recognised Bachelor's degree or studying at degree level supplemented by specialist training/experience Teaching/Mentoring qualification and/or experience Recognised acute care Qualification (e.g Post registration ICU course) ALS provider Certificate ILS provider Certificate Venepuncture/Cannulation Desirable Non-Medical prescriber Cancer nursing qualification Experience Essential Significant and recent experience working in an acute setting and managing a critically ill patient (e.g CCU, A&E) Recent clinical experience at AfC Band 6 or above Evidence of good leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously Ability to influence, support and develop staff Ability to co-ordinate patient care and liaise with multi-disciplinary team members Ability to work collaboratively with CCOT and CCU leads Evidence of managerial experience Ability to innovate and respond to change Ability to problem solve, make decisions, organise and prioritise Ability to manage conflict situations Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice Knowledge of quality issues Understanding of research and its implications on practice development Skills / Abilities /Knowledge Essential Ability to use advanced communication/interpersonal skills when working with staff, patients and carers Ability to communicate with and/or give advice to all members of the hospital and community MDT and show good leadership skills Good presentation and teaching skills Ability to provide clear and concise documentation Ability to manage databases, maintain records with integral auditing and to produce annual reports for the service Ability to work under pressure in order to meet service and patient priorities Ability to work within and manage professional boundaries Computer literate in Microsoft outlook, office, word, excel and PowerPoint

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen at The Royal Marsden Hospital to work within the Head and Neck Research Unit as Biological Specimen Coordinator.

The Head and Neck Unit at The Royal Marsden is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and includes one of the largest research teams within the trust. It is recognised worldwide for its strength in diagnosing and treating cancers of the head and neck. The Royal Marsden has now also become the world's first International Centre for Recurrent Head & Neck Cancer (IReC). IReC has an ambitious aim to create a centre of excellence and set international standards in the curative treatment, palliation, and supportive care of recurrent head and neck cancers.

The role of Biological Specimen Coordinator is pivotal, and you will be part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with a variety of staff throughout the Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer (ICR).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who must have previous clinical research experience and ability to uphold high standards of clinical trial conduct in accordance with the principles of GCP. In addition, you will have excellent communication, and administrative skills, and be supportive to new initiatives. 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.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work within the RMHNST and ICR and be responsible for collecting, cataloguing, and processing clinical samples at both Chelsea and Sutton sites.
• Processing, labelling, managing, and tracking the collection and sending of samples in compliance with all current regulations and SOPs.
• Storing samples in the appropriate conditions (e.g., fridges and freezers at -80oC).
• Receiving samples in-house at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust and travelling to collect samples taken elsewhere at the RMHNHST and from the Institute of Cancer Research (within close proximity to both sites).
• Manage the data associated with the collected samples and other archival materials, accurately recording, and tracking each sample.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

282-CR1732-A

Job locations

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

• To ensure the timely and efficient collection of samples
• To ensure accurate labelling of samples
• To ensure that the work is carried out in line with laboratory Manuals, protocols, Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental and National Policies (The Human Tissue Act)
• To freeze tissue at -80oC or in liquid nitrogen (training will be provided)
• To process tissue and blood samples as required e.g. Separating plasma and cells
• To send samples, sometimes using dry ice as requested via external courier services
• To work semi-independently across both sites to ensure timely collection of samples for use by the research team.
• To liaise with scientists and clinicians between the RMHNHST and the ICR

Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: To ensure the timely and efficient collection of samples To ensure accurate labelling of samples To ensure that the work is carried out in line with laboratory Manuals, protocols, Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental and National Policies (The Human Tissue Act) To freeze tissue at -80oC or in liquid nitrogen (training will be provided) To process tissue and blood samples as required e.g. Separating plasma and cells To send samples, sometimes using dry ice as requested via external courier services To work semi-independently across both sites to ensure timely collection of samples for use by the research team. To liaise with scientists and clinicians between the RMHNHST and the ICR

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor of Science (or equivalent qualification) in relevant subject
• Able to follow departmental and Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental

Desirable

• Technical qualification in pathology/ histopathology
• Knowledge of, and interest in, cancer research

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment (preferably within a clinical/ hospital setting)
• Experience of database management

Skills / Abilities / knowledge

Desirable

• Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work, working outside standard working hours if necessary)
• Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Bachelor of Science (or equivalent qualification) in relevant subject Able to follow departmental and Standard Operational Procedures and Departmental Desirable Technical qualification in pathology/ histopathology Knowledge of, and interest in, cancer research Experience Desirable Experience of working in a laboratory environment (preferably within a clinical/ hospital setting) Experience of database management Skills / Abilities / knowledge Desirable Venepuncture and/or cannulation skills Other Requirements Essential Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work, working outside standard working hours if necessary) Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for surgical nurses to join our friendly and energetic team on Ellis Ward. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 5 nurse to join our well established team.

Ellis ward is a 14-bed adult female surgical ward, predominantly caring for patients undergoing treatment for breast and gynaecological cancers as well as other specialities including Colorectal, Upper GI, and Urology. We also care for patients having chemotherapy, radiotherapy and patients requiring symptom control as part of their treatment. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills and enjoy working as part of a team.

We will offer you a supernumerary period designed to explore all that the ward has to offer, time allocated with the mentor and members of the various MDTs with whom we work and provide a tailor-made programme to introduce you to the ward. Although oncology experience is desirable, we provide training in order for you to develop your nursing oncology knowledge as well as developing your leadership. We offer opportunities for further education with the Royal Marsden School including skills such as chemotherapy administration.

Our ward commitment is to meet the Trust's goals of excellence in caring for our patients, their families and friends with professionalism, respect and dignity.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.