Paediatric Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6

Job summary

Paediatric Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Band 6 (22.5 hours a week)

To have nursing responsibility for specialist high quality evidence- based nursing care for children and young people with oncological/ haematological conditions liaising and co-ordinating with a wide variety of multi-discipline of professionals involved in the child/Young person and their family's care.

Providing expert clinical practice and advice to children, young people and their families in the community and acute hospital settings ensuring a seamless service as an autonomous practitioner.

Main duties of the job

As an autonomous practitioner using advanced skills and expert knowledge undertakes assessment of physical, psychological and emotional needs of children/ young people with oncology conditions.

Manage and meet the caseload needs effectively. Including skills for analysing of data and interpreting results.

To be a member of the, actively participate in, and work within the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team and the wider oncology MDT team.

To support the child/ young person and their family through diagnosis, active treatment, end of treatment and follow up care needs including palliative support, respecting their cognitive, developmental and ethnic needs. Through providing expert information, advice and support.

To support a flexible holistic care package including physical, psychological, spiritual, social, financial and emotional needs.

Provide skilled professional evidence-based practice evaluation, teaching and support of professional and voluntary sector colleagues.

Serve as a resource supporting the Paediatric oncology nursing team at local and regional level.

To be flexible to meet the needs of the service, be adaptable to change for service improvement as directed by the line manager and to deputize in the absence of the Lead Paediatric Oncology/ Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist.

To follow and comply with all trust policies and guidelines.

About us

Why Gloucestershire Hospitals

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0418

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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