Job summary Acting as an expert resource for children, young people and their families and care givers, both lay and professional, on the treatment and nursing management of the cancer, and facilitate the education of staff concerning paediatric oncology and symptom management in partnership with the oncology team. Main duties of the job Acting as an expert resource for children, young people and their families and care givers, both lay and professional, on the treatment and nursing management of the cancer, and facilitate the education of staff concerning paediatric oncology and symptom management in partnership with the oncology team. To facilitate provision of 24-hour care and treatment for all children and young people with cancer who require admission to hospital or specialist day care treatment. This care will be based on evidence, safe, timely and appropriate to the individual child/young person, and will be delivered in an appropriate setting by appropriately trained staff The postholder will provide nursing expertise in the specialist field of Paediatric oncology, working in partnership with internal and external agencies. She/He is an integral member of the Oncology team but does work independently under the supervision of the CNS, implementing care plans and making decisions within guidelines. About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum plus HCA Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-RF6610 Job locations Queen Elizabeth Hospital Stadium Road London SE18 4QH Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL To assess and identify each childs / young persons and their families need for information, care and support throughout their cancer journey. To provide information about investigations, treatment modalities, treatment options and their implications, making referrals to other health professionals and agencies as appropriate. To deliver and to role model expert nursing care and evaluation of such care to children and young people with cancer, as per NHS England Paediatric Oncology Service Specifications. To act as a point of contact for the families of children and young people with cancer, as well as for carers and other health professionals involved in their care, integrating hospital and community services. To identify and discuss with sensitivity patients issues and concerns acting as advocates for the child / young person where appropriate and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements of individual families. To promote health through the preparation and empowerment of children / young people and their families and the dissemination of health information relating to healthy lifestyles in relation to symptom control and treatment. To establish and deliver educational programmes to family members enabling them to perform clinical procedures. To establish links locally and nationally with organisations providing information and support for children with cancer. To be fully competent and compliant with cytotoxic drug administration in line with Trust policy and national guidelines MANAGERIAL To be fully aware of the targets set out in the NHS Plan and the Cancer Plan, the NSF for Children and Young People, Every Child Matters and in conjunction with others utilise available resources to meet these targets. To maintain accurate records, ensuring confidentiality of all patient data. To organise and manage the patient caseload and practice. To identify supportive networks for self and relevant nursing staff and participate in clinical supervision. To participate in the development and responsible for the implementation of policies relating to paediatric oncology care. To actively participate in the MDT meetings to discuss and promote good practice in the clinical management of individual patients. To establish and maintain good communications with all members of the extended multidisciplinary team. Work together with the specialist oncology nurse team / medical colleagues to provide out of hours triage / advisory service to families, clinical areas and other MDT colleagues within agreed service arrangements. To work collaboratively with the other Paediatric Oncology Nurse Specialists ensuring appropriate cover for services during period of A/L, sickness and study leave. MANAGING PEOPLE & RESOURCES All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trust's policies and Manager's Code of Conduct in the following areas: To participate in the effective recruitment and selection of staff in line with the Trust's Recruitment Code and Recruitment & Retention Policies and standards. Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trust's Disciplinary or Capability Procedures. To ensure the implementation of the Trusts Sickness Absence Policy through monitoring and management. Ensure that satisfactory systems are in place to maintain effective communication within your area and be responsible for ensuring that any Trust Communications Systems are utilised. To be aware of and act in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. This includes obtaining, processing or using information held on computer in a fair and lawful way, to hold data only for the specified registered purposes and to use and disclose data to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you work is safe, clean and tidy and comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community. Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work. Assist with the budget management of the ward, ensuring that this is kept strictly within limits. Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time, etc. PROFESSIONAL To maintain personal records of continuing professional development in order to meet NMC revalidation requirements. Ensure that registration with professional body of self and staff is maintained. To provide a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice. To ensure documentation of care is in accordance with NMC guidelines. 5. To act in accordance with the NMC Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates Job description Job responsibilities DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CLINICAL To assess and identify each childs / young persons and their families need for information, care and support throughout their cancer journey. To provide information about investigations, treatment modalities, treatment options and their implications, making referrals to other health professionals and agencies as appropriate. To deliver and to role model expert nursing care and evaluation of such care to children and young people with cancer, as per NHS England Paediatric Oncology Service Specifications. To act as a point of contact for the families of children and young people with cancer, as well as for carers and other health professionals involved in their care, integrating hospital and community services. To identify and discuss with sensitivity patients issues and concerns acting as advocates for the child / young person where appropriate and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements of individual families. To promote health through the preparation and empowerment of children / young people and their families and the dissemination of health information relating to healthy lifestyles in relation to symptom control and treatment. To establish and deliver educational programmes to family members enabling them to perform clinical procedures. To establish links locally and nationally with organisations providing information and support for children with cancer. To be fully competent and compliant with cytotoxic drug administration in line with Trust policy and national guidelines MANAGERIAL To be fully aware of the targets set out in the NHS Plan and the Cancer Plan, the NSF for Children and Young People, Every Child Matters and in conjunction with others utilise available resources to meet these targets. To maintain accurate records, ensuring confidentiality of all patient data. To organise and manage the patient caseload and practice. To identify supportive networks for self and relevant nursing staff and participate in clinical supervision. To participate in the development and responsible for the implementation of policies relating to paediatric oncology care. To actively participate in the MDT meetings to discuss and promote good practice in the clinical management of individual patients. To establish and maintain good communications with all members of the extended multidisciplinary team. Work together with the specialist oncology nurse team / medical colleagues to provide out of hours triage / advisory service to families, clinical areas and other MDT colleagues within agreed service arrangements. To work collaboratively with the other Paediatric Oncology Nurse Specialists ensuring appropriate cover for services during period of A/L, sickness and study leave. MANAGING PEOPLE & RESOURCES All posts with responsibility for managing staff are expected to lead, motivate, develop and reward staff and are required to comply with the Trust's policies and Manager's Code of Conduct in the following areas: To participate in the effective recruitment and selection of staff in line with the Trust's Recruitment Code and Recruitment & Retention Policies and standards. Ensure performance issues are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner and follow the Trust's Disciplinary or Capability Procedures. To ensure the implementation of the Trusts Sickness Absence Policy through monitoring and management. Ensure that satisfactory systems are in place to maintain effective communication within your area and be responsible for ensuring that any Trust Communications Systems are utilised. To be aware of and act in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. This includes obtaining, processing or using information held on computer in a fair and lawful way, to hold data only for the specified registered purposes and to use and disclose data to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Observe and comply with the Trust's policies and procedures for Health and Safety ensuring the environment in which you work is safe, clean and tidy and comply with standard infection control precautions to prevent or minimise the spread of micro-organisms and communicable diseases to patients, staff and surrounding community. Observe and continually promote equal opportunities in compliance with the Trust's policies on Equality and Diversity and Dignity at Work. Assist with the budget management of the ward, ensuring that this is kept strictly within limits. Ensure the benefits to patients are maximised through careful, economical and appropriate use of NHS resources including equipment, property, money, time, etc. PROFESSIONAL To maintain personal records of continuing professional development in order to meet NMC revalidation requirements. Ensure that registration with professional body of self and staff is maintained. To provide a professional image at all times and be accountable for own clinical practice. To ensure documentation of care is in accordance with NMC guidelines. 5. To act in accordance with the NMC Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates Person Specification Essential Requirement e.g. RN Child Essential Tertiary Experience Desirable Masters Professional Qualification Essential RN Child Person Specification Essential Requirement e.g. RN Child Essential Tertiary Experience Desirable Masters Professional Qualification Essential RN Child 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital Stadium Road London SE18 4QH Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)