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Specialist Nurse Haemato-Oncology

Liverpool

Full-Time

Immediately

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established paediatric oncology clinical nurse specialist team providing key worker and expert practitioner care to children, young people, and families with cancer, with a focus on patients with a diagnosis of:

  • leukaemia
  • myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)
  • aplastic anaemia
  • haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
  • other rare diseases associated with a predisposition for a blood cancer.

We are looking for an experienced nurse with significant knowledge in paediatric oncology who is able to work autonomously and as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team. A professional, highly motivated person who is able to advocate for the child within the family, and the family within the health, education, and social care system is encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Named key worker and expert practitioner to lead, co-ordinate, and deliver specialist clinical nursing care, advice, and support effectively to children, young people, and their families with cancer, predominantly focusing on patients with a diagnosis of leukaemia, MDS, aplastic anaemia, HLH, and other rare diseases associated with a predisposition for a blood cancer.
  • Act as a specialist resource for all professional staff within the Trust, both in the hospital and within the community.
  • Promote good practice in the treatment and care of children and young people with cancer and support transition to appropriate services.
  • Deliver education and training of parents/carers and other professionals.
  • Contribute to research and audit to support the development of paediatric cancer and the service.
  • Contribute toward the development of strong networks with local, regional, and national voluntary and statutory bodies, promoting individually tailored high-quality care.

Sponsorship: We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and requirements on the government website.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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