Paediatric Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Leukaemia)

Southampton Children's Hospital (SCH) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric haematology-oncology nurse to join our team of clinical nurse specialists. You will have the opportunity to develop specialist clinical skills within paediatric malignant haematology.

Southampton is one of 21 Principle Treatment Centre's (PTC) in the UK providing advancing cancer treatments for CYP with malignant conditions, who live in the Wessex region. Our MASCC accredited oncology unit offers 12 acute beds and 3 day case beds.

As a core member of the paediatric oncology multidisciplinary team, you will provide effective leadership, information, clinical advice and support to children and their families with a haematological malignancy. You will provide holistic care from diagnosis, throughout treatment, into long term follow up and during palliative and end of life care, as required.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Southampton Children's hospital is a 115 bedded hospital catering for both local and regional children from the Wessex Region including the Channel Isles. Southampton's Children's Hospital is a Major Paediatric Trauma Centre in the region.