Paediatric Oncology Ambulatory Nurse Specialist Full Time NEW

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Paediatric oncology ambulatory care is a specialist service that supports children and young people (CYP) with cancer who do not need to stay overnight in hospital. Instead of inpatient admission CYP will attend day care for planned treatments such as chemotherapy, blood tests, transfusions, symptom management, and follow-up reviews, then return home the same day.

This model of care helps minimise disruption to family life, reduces time spent in hospital, and supports a more child-centred, flexible approach to treatment while maintaining close clinical oversight.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Have primary responsibility for the provision of specialist nursing care within the Paediatric Oncology Ambulatory Service for a defined patient group, practising autonomously as a core member of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, child- and family-centred care in an outpatient and day-care setting.
• Be responsible for supporting the ambulatory care team, to ensure the safe and effective therapeutic management of a defined paediatric oncology caseload, facilitating efficient patient flow and same-day treatment pathways.
• Act as the identified key worker for a designated patient caseload within the ambulatory service, coordinating and overseeing treatment, care planning, follow-up, and communication across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide specialist advice, education, and emotional support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals within the Paediatric Oncology Ambulatory Service. Practise clinically across agreed care settings while supporting the wider Division in the development and delivery of safe, effective, and responsive ambulatory oncology services.
• Work across professional, departmental, and Trust boundaries to develop and support seamless, patient-centred ambulatory pathways, with a particular focus on reducing unnecessary inpatient admissions, improving patient experience, and leading nurse-led initiatives within paediatric oncology ambulatory care.
• Act as a professional role model within the Paediatric Oncology Ambulatory Service, promoting excellence in clinical practice, supporting staff development, and contributing effectively to collaborative multidisciplinary and inter-professional team working.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
• Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
• Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
• Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
• Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
• Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
• Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
• Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
• Understanding of personal accountability.
• Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
• Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.

Desirable criteria

• Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
• Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
• Counselling qualification
• Palliative care course
• IT training
• Change Management, clinical practice development.
• Multidisciplinary team working.
• Interest in nurse –led care.
• Organisational/strategic awareness.
• Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Communication
• Self-motivated
• Problem solving
• Delegation
• Leadership
• Motivational
• Teamwork
• General IT skills
• Prioritisation
• Working under pressure

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together