Paediatric Neuro-Oncology & Palliative Nurse Specialist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension scheme

35 days holiday pro rata

NHS discounts

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Paediatric Oncology and Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert, compassionate care to children and young people with brain and CNS tumours.

As part of the Paediatric Oncology MDT, you will deliver coordinated care across the patient pathway, act as a key worker, and support families through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship or end-of-life care, in hospital and regional services.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse on the NMC register.
• Level 7 Post Grad Cert (Min 60 Credits) or Master’s degree in relevant speciality.
• Specialist training / qualification in area of practice.
• Evidence of leadership and learning in practice.
• Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist, evidence-based nursing care to children and young people with neuro-oncology and palliative needs.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with children, families and MDT colleagues.
• Work autonomously while coordinating complex care across organisational boundaries.
• Contribute to governance, pathway development and quality improvement.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Postgraduate qualification (Level 7 or

Education

Masters degree or Level 7 qualification

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Paediatric Oncology and Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide expert, compassionate care to children and young people with brain and CNS tumours.

As part of the Paediatric Oncology MDT, you will deliver coordinated care across the patient pathway, act as a key worker, and support families through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship or end-of-life care, in hospital and regional services.