Paediatric Oncology: Advanced Nurse Practitioner Trainee

Ashford And St Peter'S Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Trainee ANP to join the Paediatric Oncology service. The post holder will assess, treat and manage paediatric oncology patients across inpatient, day-care and ambulatory settings, with a focus on advanced clinical skills and safe coordination with tertiary centres.

The role involves prescribing within your scope after completing Non-Medical Prescribing training, contributing to MDT discussions, and

Qualifications

• RN Child with current NMC registration
• Mentorship/practice Assessor qualification
• Paediatric oncology qualification
• Paediatric Chemotherapy competence

Responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment of paediatric oncology patients under supervision during training and develop independence on qualifying.
• To work autonomously in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, utilising their clinical and nursing experience, knowledge and skills in oncology to develop and promote excellence in the delivery of medical and nursing care.
• Support delivery of chemotherapy, supportive therapies, and symptom management.
• Participate in the management of oncology emergencies (e.g., febrile neutropenia, tumour lysis risk).
• Contribute to safe admission, discharge, and escalation processes.
• Play a pivotal role in providing continuity of competent, comprehensive and coordinated care for children, young people and their families from time of referral and throughout treatment across Ash ward and Little Oaks.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to MDT discussions.

Skills

RN Child with NMC registration

Mentorship/practice Assessor

Paediatric oncology qualification

Paediatric chemotherapy competence

Education

Paediatric oncology qualification

Job description

Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Paediatric Trainee ANP to join the Paediatric Oncology service. The post holder will assess, treat and manage paediatric oncology patients across inpatient, day-care and ambulatory settings, with a focus on advanced clinical skills and safe coordination with tertiary centres.

The role involves prescribing within your scope after completing Non-Medical Prescribing training, contributing to MDT discussions, and