Clinical Practice Facilitator - Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare organization located in Cambridge is looking for a Clinical Practice Facilitator to join their nursing team in paediatric oncology and haematology. This part-time position requires experience in paediatric oncology nursing and a passion for teaching and staff development. Responsibilities include supporting clinical staff, delivering patient care, and maintaining high standards in a multidisciplinary environment. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, development opportunities, and on-site facilities.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Reduced cost bus travel

Flexible working arrangements

On-site 24/7 hot food services

Staff pod break spaces

Qualifications

• Experience as a paediatric oncology nurse is essential.
• Must be highly motivated with a passion for teaching.
• Knowledge of health and safety and infection control policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff with training and competency in drug administration.
• Monitor and maintain quality of patient care on the ward.
• Oversee daily organization and allocation of work among staff.

Skills

Experience in paediatric oncology nursing

Teaching and staff development

Clinical expertise

Knowledge of health and safety policies

Education

Nursing degree

Relevant paediatric oncology qualification

Job description

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nursing team on Ward C2 as the Clinical Practice Facilitator. This post is a permanent part‑time post within paediatric oncology and haematology. You will need to have experience as a paediatric oncology nurse, and be highly motivated and have a passion for teaching and staff development, whilst ensuring that expert care is always delivered to our patients and families.

CUH is the Principal Treatment Centre for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology patients throughout the East of England and you will be working with a team of consultants, speciality doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Ward and Clinic Nurses as well as the wider Multi‑Disciplinary Team. The Ward cares for children from a point of diagnosis, treating children with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as well as high dose therapy treatments for haematological and oncological conditions from across the East of England. Children undergoing Bone Marrow transplantation are also cared for within the department.

You will support the unit clinically and focus on the training and development of all staff groups with the support of the Ward Manager, clinical band 6 team and the Practice Development team within Children’s Services. Elements of the role will include supporting staff to gain their Oral and Intravenous drug and chemotherapy competencies, as well as delivering safe and effective patient care to this group of patients.

As the Clinical Practice Facilitator for Paediatric Oncology and Haematology you will be expected to provide clinical expertise necessary for the efficient management of the ward on a daily basis, undertaking a full range of clinical duties relevant to the area of practice and promoting the highest standards of patient care. You will also be expected to promote that care is delivered according to policies and procedure and based on best practice from national information, implementing change when appropriate / necessary. You will monitor and maintain the quality of the clinical environment with particular reference to Trust and Departmental Health and Safety and Infection Control.

You will also expected to assist in the development and implementation of the departmental policies and procedures and ensure compliance. On a daily basis you will help organise the daily allocation of work in conjunction with the team leader and other clinical leaders, taking into account the development needs of the staff.

Your educational responsibilities will be far reaching covering all staff on C2, ensuring mandatory training is up to date, as well as developing teaching strategies to promote and enhance the care that is provided to this patient group. You will work with the wider Practice Development team to ensure an orientation and education package is delivered across Children’s Services as a whole.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 10 February 2026

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 23 February 2026

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Feb 2026