• Job Description

  Req#: C9284-25-0308?language=en&page=397&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity to join the nursing team at one of the UK's largest Paediatric Haematology /Oncology centres, and to make a real difference to the lives of families affected by childhood cancer and non-malignant haematological conditions across the West Midlands and beyond.

  BSC outpatients is our oncology and haematology outpatient department. It is a busy department based in our bespoke state of the art building, waterfall house. The department provides clinics, planned day case treatments, supportive and emergency care, alongside procedures and treatments in our integrated theatre for children and young people aged 0-18 years with cancer, leukaemia, and other blood disorders. The Service runs Monday to Friday 8am until 730pm.

  We are looking for an experienced band 5 paediatric nurse who is enthusiastic, motivated, passionate, committed and have a natural drive to deliver high standards of compassionate care to join our team. In return we can support and educate you with a personal and professional development plan to support your progression with the speciality.

  For further information please contact Lucy Gwynne Sister BSC outpatients on 01213339295 or 01213339276

  Main duties of the job

  To ensure patients with a diagnosis of cancer and non malignant haematological conditions receive specialist care and age appropriate support throughout their treatment and follow up. To advocate for patients and their families, working closely with the multidisciplinary team

  To deliver high standards of care in partnership with children, young people and families in a safe and professional environment

  To be responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care to children and young people and their families/carers

  To positively contribute to the achievement of local (ward) and Trust wide objectives

  After a period of preceptorship and development - To supervise and teach junior staff and students, and to take charge of the unit in the absence of senior colleagues

  To adhere to Trust policies and procedures

  About us

  Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.

  Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

  Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

  Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

  Details

  Date posted

  13 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year Dependant on agenda for change point

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  284-25-7173932-DMUT

  Job locations

  Birmingham Children's Hospital

  Steelhouse Lane

  Birmingham

  B4 6NH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

  When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

  Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

  When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

  Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN Child
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

  Desirable

  • BSc degree (+ - Hons level
  • Mentors and assessor's course

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Experience in an acute paediatric setting
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing

  Desirable

  • Experience in paediatric Haematology/Oncology
  • Evidence of supervising and assessing students

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment

  PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

  Essential

  • Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
  • IT skills: Basic computer skills
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Time management skills

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • RN Child
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

  Desirable

  • BSc degree (+ - Hons level
  • Mentors and assessor's course

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Experience in an acute paediatric setting
  • Understanding of professional and current issues in children's nursing

  Desirable

  • Experience in paediatric Haematology/Oncology
  • Evidence of supervising and assessing students

  Skills

  Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to work well independently and as part of a team
  • Able to think quickly in a rapidly changing acute environment

  PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE

  Essential

  • Able to plan and prioritise daily workload to ensure high quality and safe care for children and young people
  • IT skills: Basic computer skills
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Time management skills

  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).

  Additional information

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Birmingham Children's Hospital

  Steelhouse Lane

  Birmingham

  B4 6NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Birmingham Children's Hospital

  Steelhouse Lane

  Birmingham

  B4 6NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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