Lead Oncology Nurse Specialist - Children and Young

Lead Oncology Nurse Specialist - Children and Young People

The closing date is 04 February 2026.

Due to the retirement of a much‑valued colleague we are seeking a Lead Oncology Nurse Specialist to lead and shape outstanding cancer care for children and young people across Worcestershire, working in partnership with Birmingham Children’s Hospital as part of our shared care model.

As our Lead Oncology Nurse Specialist you will be the visible clinical leader and expert resource for CYP cancer and leukaemia care, coordinating seamless journeys from first investigation and diagnosis through treatment, transition to adult services, or palliative care. You will champion evidence‑based children’s cancer nursing, set standards, and coach a skilled team to deliver safe, high quality care across our sites.

As part of the Trust’s aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria specified in the person specification for this role.

Applicants will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.

Managing your own caseload with support from expert medical colleagues you will act as an independent CYP oncology practitioner and support chemotherapy clinics including physical assessment prior to SACT and non‑medical prescribing within scope and Trust policy.

Within our friendly team you will be a role model to champion the best outcomes for our patients, supporting families and staff through challenging moments, and reinforcing quality with care pathways, strategic service development and research.

If you are ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting difference for children, young people, and their families we want to hear from you. At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust you will be part of a team that celebrates achievement, values innovation, and works together to provide outstanding care. Take the next step in your career and help us deliver hope, healing, and brighter futures.

For more information about the role please contact Dr Charlie Cragg – Paediatric Specialist Doctor  or Dr Kamalarajan Consultant Paediatrician and POSCU lead .

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation – this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

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Job Purpose:

Provide a comprehensive highly specialist service to children and young people (CYP) with Cancer and Leukaemia and their carers/family, as a shared care arrangement with the child or young persons principal treatment centre (Birmingham Children’s Hospital).

To act as an expert specialist resource for CYP with Cancer and Leukaemia, collaborating with all members of the multi‑professional team, both within the Trust, and…