Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge?

Join our dedicated Paediatric Oncology Team Children at University College Hospital London!

We have a Permanent Part time Band 6 vacancy available in UCLH Children and Young Peoples Cancer Services Under 13's

We were rated top London Trust to work in, in the latest NHS staff survey and the third best in the country.We thrive on teamwork and have been nominated for"We strive to keep improving" award at UCLH Excellence Awards 2026We are one of the two National Proton Beam Therapy Centres.

Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse Part Time 25.8hrs per week permanent Paediatric Oncology under 13's Are you an experienced Band 6 nurse, or a confident Band 5 ready to take the next step?We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive team on T11 North, caring for children aged 1 to 13yrs and their families with an oncology diagnosis.Our patients undergo a range of treatments including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, proton beam and molecular radiation treatment. We also provide palliative care when required.

We are a 10 bedded unit with a 5 bedded daycare area to provide supportive care for our outpatients and ambulating PBT and Radiotherapy children.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a registered children's nurse with at least 2 years experience in paediatric oncology, excellent communication skills and someone who will be proactive in leading the team.

This will include:

• Leading shifts as the Nurse in charge and support the rest of the team. Allocate and assess acuity of patients. Optimize staffing skill mix, managing patient flow by coordinating safe admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Support the senior team in completing audits and ward management and service improvement.
• Actively contribute towards quality improvement projects, safeguarding, PEWS, Martha's Rule
• You will use your expert clinical skills to deliver top quality, child centered and holistic care to cancer patients and their families.
• Supervise the band 5's and HCA's and act a practice assessor for students.
• Competencies in paediatric clinical skills, including complex intravenous drugs, chemotherapy and blood.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to support anxious and stressed families and work within our MDT.
• Identify and escalate clinical risks or safeguarding concerns promptly.

About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Details
Date posted: 27 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8233866
Job locations: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

You will become part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding, family centred care during one of the most challenging times in our patients lives. We have a group of dedicated nurses who aim to make the ward a pleasant environment. We work very closely with our MDT colleagues to provide family centred and holistic care.

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate paediatric nurses with experience with at least 2 years oncology/haematology experience and chemotherapy competent.Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills, to help coordinate a safe and efficient delivery of care.You are welcome to visit the ward informally and meet the team.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff\*

\* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Children's Nurse
• A mentorship course
• Relevant accredited clinical course oncology/haematology 30 credits OR equivalent
• BSc or Equivalent

Experience
Essential

• At least 2 years experience working in Paediatric Onc/Haem

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• At least 2 years' experience in this specialty
• Proficient in chemotherapy administration and advanced IV administration skills

Communication
Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
• Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner
• Demonstrates understanding of good practice in Customer Care
• Demonstrates an appreciation of the impact of cancer on the patient and family

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated portfolio and is able to lead staff reviews and appraisals
• Demonstrates an awareness of the role of preceptor/facilitator
• Reflective in Practice
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• Demonstrates a good understanding of professional boundaries with colleagues, patients and their families, recognising the complexities of caring for children and their families with cancer
• Demonstrates a good understanding of professional boundaries with colleagues, patients and their families, recognising the complexities of caring for children and their families with cancer

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual
• Respects the privacy and dignity of the individual

Specific Requirements
Essential

• Flexible approach to shift patterns/weekend working
• Demonstrates commitment to the care of children with cancer

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Sister, Faye Stemp, F.stemp@nhs.net, 07977346740

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