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
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
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.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s 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

Please refer the Job description for details