Lead CNS for Paediatric Oncology

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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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

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

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.