Overview

The Royal Marsden is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unit (Private Care). The post holder will work cross-site across Sutton and Chelsea sites and will be supervised by the Matron and Lead Nurse. The Royal Marsden has a mission to champion change and improvement in cancer care through research, innovation, education and leading-edge practice.Details

Date posted: 03 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for ChangeBand: Band 7Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeJob locations: The Royal Marsden Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PTResponsibilities

Provision of specialist high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients undergoing plastic surgery and for their carers.Act as a resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive specialist advice, information, teaching and training within the Royal Marsden and externally.Update own knowledge to promote excellence in advanced clinical practice.Critically appraise evidence-based literature and use this knowledge to lead in-house educational programs, training staff and students.Qualifications

EssentialFirst level registration; relevant first level degreePlastics and/or oncology qualificationComplex wound management experienceDesirableMasters degreeTeaching qualificationExperience in research and auditEstablished publication recordNon-medical prescriberExperience

Essential: Post-qualification experienceDesirable: Managing a clinical teamSkills and Knowledge

Relevant clinical expertise and skills as an advanced practitioner in Plastic Surgery careExperience working in oncologyAbility to communicate with others at all levels in the organisationAbility to set up and maintain efficient administrative systemsComputer literate (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to teach specific clinical skillsKnowledge of current evidence to underpin practiceCommitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practiceInnovative practice; ability to set and monitor standards; tact and boundary managementAbility to work under pressureOther Requirements

Clear understanding of the role of advanced nursing care and associated professional responsibility and accountabilityEvidence of continued professional developmentAware of current NHS issuesDisclosure and UK Registration

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure must be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer details

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation TrustThe Royal Marsden Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PTEmployer website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (opens in a new tab)

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