Registered Nurse

To work clinically as a nurse in all areas of care and oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of care to address patients complex and changing health care needs. The care team works 7 days a week and there is likely to be a requirement for weekend and night working. To provide advice to support staff and patients especially when patients have end of life care needs ensuring all medical and nursing needs are understood and carried out in accordance with Royal Marsden, QCS policy & care plans. To liaise with multi-professional teams to improve the way in which nursing and end of life care is provided; negotiating with medical team(s) on an agreed patient care pathway and including ongoing referral to other services as appropriate to ensure a seamless service. To work in partnership with service users and act as patients advocate and counsel when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning treatment options, quality of life issues or preferred place of
death. To extend the scope of practice by undertaking additional training and complying with local policies on maintaining competence, e.g. non-medical prescribing, physical assessment, psychological support.