Staff Nurse (Band 5) Private Patients Medical Day Unit | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	07 January 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£35,763 - £43,466 per annum
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	13 February 2026
Location:	Sutton, SM2 5PT
Company:	The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7719130/282-P1121984

Summary

Private Medical Day Unit Sutton is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 SN for our unit to work with a friendly Team.

We have 17 treatment chairs, a phlebotomy service and a nurse led CVAD list. We provide chemotherapy and supportive treatments in an outpatient setting. We have a new unit which opened in Spring 2025 and we work closely with our medical team and the private outpatient unit and ward.

We would like a motivated SN to join our team and we are open to informal visits, we have two practice educators working within the private units and they would also answer any questions you may have in applying for this role.

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 please refer to the job description and personal specification

These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator:

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

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


This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026

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