POSCU Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Summary
Paediatric shared care supports children, young people and their families with oncological and haematological disorders requiring complex chemotherapy and other treatments. We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric nurse to join the POSCU team at Newham University Hospital. You must be competent to give intravenous bolus and infusional chemotherapy and have experience of working within paediatric oncology. A flexible approach with a dedication to providing an excellent level of patient care and experience is required. Being ready and willing to learn new skills is fundamental. The post-holder is expected to work with a specified caseload of children, young people and their families with minimal supervision once appropriate training and assessment of competence has been undertaken. The post holder will work within the friendly POSCU multidisciplinary team at Newham University Hospital to provide support and treatment for children and young people in hospital and at home. The post holder will see in‑patient oncology children in Rainbow ward, attend supervised on‑treatment and long‑term follow‑up clinics, and attend to children and young people accessing the Day Unit.
Main duties of the job
* Providing clinical care to all children within POSCU both at home and in hospital, including giving intravenous bolus chemotherapy via central venous access devices.
* Providing and co‑ordinating supportive care including blood product support.
* Acts as a first port of call to provide liaison for families and children/young people with cancer at diagnosis and throughout the treatment journey.
Interview will be the 17th December.
Details
* Date posted: 26 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 7
* Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 a year inc
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 259-7640915NUH
* Job location: Newham, Glen Road, London, E13 8SL
Person Specification
Personal and people development
* Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
* Takes responsibility for own learning
* Responsible for own Individual Performance Review
Essential Qualifications and Knowledge
* Registered Children's Nurse with current registration
* Evidence of advanced qualifications in children's cancer care
* Educated to degree level or working towards it
* Possession of a Nurse Mentorship qualification
Desirable
* Educated to Masters Level
* Evidence of Haematology experience
Experience
* Extensive acute care experience in an acute paediatric setting
* Experience of working within POSCU or oncology service
Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication skills with people on complex matters/issues
* Ability to deal with difficult situations
* Excellent organisational skillsDisplays professional integrity and credibility
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.
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