Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Oncology

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Oncology, providing specialist nursing care to children and young people with cancer. This pivotal role involves patient support, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to high standards of care. Ideal for experienced nurses looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced children's nurse practicing at band 6 or above.
• Sound knowledge of Cancer in Children and Young people.
• Proven evidence of management/leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care in the management of children with Cancer.
• Lead on care for children and young people with Cancer.
• Provide education and training to the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Managerial skills

Leadership skills

Listening skills

Teaching skills

Education

oRSCN/RN part 15 (Child Branch)

Post registration qualification level 3 Oncology course

Evidence of master's level academic study

Non-medical prescribing course V300

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Paediatric Oncology

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic candidate to join our Paediatric Oncology service for a 12-month fixed term contract for Maternity Leave cover.

We are seeking an experienced children's nurse, with substantial experience of cancer in children and young people, practicing at band 6 level or above. The team that you will work with you is talented, motivated, and subject to current review in line with POSCU guidance revisions. We are looking for a candidate who will be visible and both patient and staff focused to work within this excellent team.

This is the perfect opportunity for a nurse who wishes to pursue a CNS role in Paediatric Oncology. For internal applications, this post could be considered as a secondment with your direct line managers support.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Nurse Specialist for Paediatric Oncology will provide specialist nursing care and support in the management of children and young people being investigated, diagnosed and treated for Cancer. This will involve dealing with complex and sensitive situations, providing specialist nursing and individualized care to children and their families in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will have sound knowledge and experience of Cancer in Children and Young people, they will demonstrate high level skills in clinical practice as well as developing and maintaining policies and standards of nursing care and staff development from an Oncology perspective.

The post holder will offer education and training to members of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will lead on care for children and young people with Cancer, this will involve at times breaking bad news and taking the appropriate action in emergency or unforeseen situations. They will provide support and education to children and their parents/carers.

We are a Level 1 Paediatric Shared care Oncology unit providing day care, bolus chemotherapy and febrile neutropenia care to Oncology patients at North Middlesex University Hospital. In the near future we are hoping to become an enhanced POSCU, and duties will include giving infusional day case chemotherapy.

About us

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

Job responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• oRSCN/RN part 15 (Child Branch)
• oRelevant accredited post registration qualification level 3 Oncology course (Introduction to childhood cancer & continuing cancer care)
• oEvidence of master's level academic study
• oNon-medical prescribing course V300

Skills and abilities

• oAdvanced clinical, managerial, and leadership skills in Paediatric Oncology.
• oChemotherapy competent.
• oProven listening/counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes.
• oEvidence of teaching skills in teaching patients in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of the condition.
• oAbility to clinically lead and influence staff.

Experience

• oExtensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist Oncology area delivering effective patient focused care.
• oProven evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice.
• oPrevious experience of student supervision and clinical education at undergraduate level.
• oExperience of delivering patient advocacy.
• oExperience of audit, research, and evidence-based care.

Trust Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values

Personal Qualities

• oEnthusiastic and motivated.
• oGood interpersonal skills.
• oProfessional approach to work.
• oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
• oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
• oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.

Other

• oClean driving license and access to own car.

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.

Matron - Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialists

£51,883 to £58,544 a yearpro-rata per annum inclusive of HCAs