University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Young Adult Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 to join Child and Young People's Cancer Services.

Young Adult Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Children and Young People's Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team

The post is full time (37.5hours/week), Band 7, 18months fixed term

The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist is pivotal in supporting the delivery of our high standards care to all patients, their family and significant others. The successful individual will provide effective and visible leadership, ensuring high standards of nursing care is provided and drive forward both service development and quality improvement, ensuring we promote patient safety and a positive patient experience.

Main duties of the job
The Young Adult (YA) Cancer Service is part of the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service, the largest service of its kind in the UK. TYA spans across Children and Young People's Cancer Services and Adult Cancer Services.

The post-holder provides developmentally appropriate support to young adults with other cancers. Many of these young people have a primary adult disease-specific CNS; this role does not replace that CNS but adds the age-appropriate expertise that adult teams are not resourced to provide.

The post offers the opportunity to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise as a leader within Children and Young People's Service (CYPCS). Our service is rapidly developing and expanding. We are at the forefront of specialist clinical practice and offer a unique opportunity to develop nursing skills and knowledge in this field.

If you are highly driven, share our vision and are seeking an exciting opportunity we look forward to your application.

UCLH is committed to providing excellent care to children and young people. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing care for young people and operate the largest clinical service for teenagers in Europe.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year, per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 18 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8418080
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.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing or a related subject
• Relevant post-registration cancer/oncology qualification
• Teaching/assessment qualification
• Advanced communication skills training

Desirable

• Completed or working towards a Master's degree
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Leadership or management development programme

Experience
Essential

• Significant post-registration experience caring for people receiving cancer treatment
• Experience caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer
• Experience of keyworking a clinical caseload
• Experience of completing holistic needs assessments and care planning
• Experience of supporting young people and families at end of life

Desirable

• Experience in sarcoma care
• Experience of chairing or presenting at MDT or professional meetings

Communication
Essential

• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal and People Development
Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF; maintains an updated portfolio
• Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
• Reflective in practice
• Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
• Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and expertise in TYA cancer care
• Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously, including shared cross-cover

Desirable

• Published articles/poster presentations

Quality
Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of the principles of clinical governance, e.g. risk management, audit

Desirable

• Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies

Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs
Essential

• Articulates reasons for wanting to work in this clinical area; has a clear vision of the role

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

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: CYPCS Matron Eleanor Tyrrell, Eleanor.Tyrrell1@nhs.net

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