Paediatric Leukaemia Clinical Nurse Specialist - Medical

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Paediatric Leukaemia Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Royal Hospital for Children. You will play a pivotal role supporting children and young people with leukaemia and their families from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Working autonomously across hospital and community settings you will deliver expert, compassionate and highly specialised nursing care. NHSGGC offers a supportive multidisciplinary environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a profound difference in the lives of children and families across the West of Scotland. This role combines advanced clinical practice with leadership, education and service development in one of the UK’s leading paediatric services.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Royal Hospital for Children, Schiehallion Unit
• Fixed-term for 12 months
• Day shifts
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Case manage children and young people with leukaemia providing expert clinical, practical and emotional support
• Deliver highly specialised nursing care across inpatient, outpatient and home care settings
• Act as a key link between hospital, community services and external agencies to ensure seamless care
• Provide expert advice and education to children, families and professionals regarding treatment and care
• Participate in multidisciplinary working, clinics and service planning within paediatric oncology and haematology
• Contribute to education, mentorship, audit, research and evidence-based practice
• Make autonomous clinical decisions and escalate care appropriately to ensure patient safety

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Children’s Nurse with current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing or related subject with specialist post-registration training in paediatric oncology or haematology
• Chemotherapy course and extensive experience in administering and managing complex treatments
• Significant post-registration experience, including senior clinical practice and caseload management
• Advanced knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and interagency working
• Strong leadership, communication and mentorship skills with the ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, audit and application of evidence-based practice

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist, Sharon Newall, Sharon.Newall@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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