Young Adult Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Registered Nurse · viaNHS Jobs
£58,133–£65,261 a year
- Closing date
- 23 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 3d ago
- Specialism
- Registered Nurse
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5714893
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Job summary
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.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
309-UCLH-8418080
Job locations
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Job description
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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
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