University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Young Adult Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 23 November 2026
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 to join Child and Young People’s Cancer Services.
Young Adult Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Children and Young People’s Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist Team
The post is full time (37.5hours/week), Band 7, 18months fixed term
The role of Clinical Nurse Specialist is pivotal in supporting the delivery of our high standards care to all patients, their family and significant others. The successful individual will provide effective and visible leadership, ensuring high standards of nursing care is provided and drive forward both service development and quality improvement, ensuring we promote patient safety and a positive patient experience.
Main duties of the job
The Young Adult (YA) Cancer Service is part of the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service, the largest service of its kind in the UK. TYA spans across Children and Young People’s Cancer Services and Adult Cancer Services.
The post-holder provides developmentally appropriate support to young adults with other cancers. Many of these young people have a primary adult disease-specific CNS; this role does not replace that CNS but adds the age-appropriate expertise that adult teams are not resourced to provide.
The post offers the opportunity to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise as a leader within Children and Young People’s Service (CYPCS). Our service is rapidly developing and expanding. We are at the forefront of specialist clinical practice and offer a unique opportunity to develop nursing skills and knowledge in this field.
If you are highly driven, share our vision and are seeking an exciting opportunity we look forward to your application.
UCLH is committed to providing excellent care to children and young people. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing care for young people and operate the largest clinical service for teenagers in Europe.
About us
The Young Adult (YA) Cancer Service is part of the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Service, the largest service of its kind in the UK. TYA spans across Children and Young People’s Cancer Services and Adult Cancer Services.
The post-holder provides developmentally appropriate support to young adults with other cancers. Many of these young people have a primary adult disease-specific CNS; this role does not replace that CNS but adds the age-appropriate expertise that adult teams are not resourced to provide.
The post offers the opportunity to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise as a leader within Children and Young People’s Service (CYPCS). Our service is rapidly developing and expanding. We are at the forefront of specialist clinical practice and offer a unique opportunity to develop nursing skills and knowledge in this field.
If you are highly driven, share our vision and are seeking an exciting opportunity we look forward to your application.
UCLH is committed to providing excellent care to children and young people. We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team providing care for young people and operate the largest clinical service for teenagers in Europe.
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) with current NMC registration
- Degree in nursing or a related subject
- Advanced communication skills training
- Completed or working towards a Master’s degree
Experience
- Significant post-registration experience caring for people receiving cancer treatment
- Experience caring for teenagers and young adults with cancerExperience of keyworking a clinical caseload
- Experience of completing holistic needs assessments and care planning
- Experience of supporting young people and families at end of life
- Experience in sarcoma care
- Experience of chairing or presenting at MDT or professional meetings
Communication
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal and People Development
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF; maintains an updated portfolio
- Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in practice
- Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others
- Demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and expertise in TYA cancer care
- Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously, including shared cross-cover
- Published articles/poster presentations
Quality
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles of clinical governance, e.g. risk management, audit
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
Provision of Care to Meet Health and Wellbeing Needs
- Articulates reasons for wanting to work in this clinical area; has a clear vision of the role
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.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£58,133 to £65,261 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS
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