Clinical Nurse Specialist

Overview The post holder is responsible for providing a comprehensive and high-quality cancer nursing service to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust. He / she will lead and provide advanced nursing care to patients with cancer, with particular responsibility for enhancing the patient experience of cancer treatment, ensuring continuity of care and influencing patient pathways. The post holder will be a clinical expert, sound educator, committed researcher and proficient leader.

The post holder will work collaboratively and autonomously interfacing with Children's and Young People's Outreach and Symptom Care Team (CYPOONS), Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Units (POSCUs), Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and across other professional boundaries using advanced knowledge and assessment skills to facilitate the most suitable care and environment for patients and their family. Responsibilities Provide clinical support and continuity of care to children with leukaemia, lymphoma and histiocytosis. Support and educate children, families and staff to ensure clear understanding in clinical trials relevant for CYP with haemato‑oncology disease.

Demonstrate a high degree of professional autonomy using clinical judgment to provide advice where protocols may not currently exist. Act as a knowledgeable resource and nursing expert to healthcare professionals within RMH and relevant cancer networks. Provide information, education and support to children and families, acting as an advocate as necessary; work with local and national patient support groups to optimise care.

Facilitate professional and clinical leadership for CYP within the OCCYP and across the Trust. Diversity and Inclusion The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under‑represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

Health and Safety Expectations At The Royal Marsden we have an immune‑compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the utmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient‑facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. #J-18808-Ljbffr