Experienced Paediatric Staff Nurse – Ocean Ward: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Ocean Unit is a busy 10-bed Day Unit and Outpatient Department providing specialist care for children and young people with a wide range of haematological and oncological conditions, as well as patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation (BMT). As the Principal Treatment Centre for the South West, we deliver highly specialised services to children requiring expert oncology, haematology and transplant care.

Children attend the Ocean Unit for a variety of treatments and procedures, including consultant reviews, chemotherapy administration, blood tests, blood transfusions and other blood products. The unit also supports a range of day-case procedures, including intrathecal chemotherapy, bone marrow aspirates and lumbar punctures.

In line with the NHS 10 Year Plan, the department is undergoing significant service transformation, with an increasing focus on delivering care in outpatient and ambulatory settings wherever clinically appropriate. This enables children and families to receive high-quality specialist care while minimising unnecessary hospital admissions.

We recognise that every child’s cancer journey is unique. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering compassionate, family-centred care, working closely with children, young people and their families to develop personalised treatment plans that reflect their individual needs, preferences and goals.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate multidisciplinary team as we continue to develop and enhance our specialist services.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in the administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy (chemotherapy).
• Experience within a paediatric haematology, oncology and/or bone marrow transplant setting.
• A committed, organised, enthusiastic and forward-thinking approach to patient care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workload effectively, solve problems and use initiative in a busy clinical environment.
• A commitment to maintaining and developing clinical competence through continuing professional development.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, family-centred care.
• Evidence of effective clinical leadership and professional credibility within paediatric haematology, oncology or bone marrow transplantation.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential

• RSCN/ RN child branch (NMC registered) or equivalent
• Current NMC registration

Desirable

• Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes e.g. teaching and assessing course

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Broad knowledge and experience of clinical nursing practice within a hospital environment
• Demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to the clinical area
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and MDT
• Computer skills
• Competence in calculations for safe administration of medicines/fluids
• Ability to take the lead, initiate and ensure appropriate action in response to the deteriorating patient
• Clinical decision-making ability (A), (I) Teaching/supervisory skills
• Teaching/supervisory skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard

Experience

Desirable

• Experience of taking charge
• Experience of teaching

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Self-motivated
• A team player
• Act in a professional manner
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

Closing Date: 23 August 2026