Staff Nurse - Paediatric Oncology and Haematology

Job Summary

Come and build your future nursing career with us, whilst we build the Cambridge Children's Hospital, the first hospital in the world that fully integrates mental and physical health provision. We are excited to be developing our nursing provision for Paediatric Oncology and Haematology services and have Band 5 vacancies within our inpatient area. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) is the Primary Treatment Centre for children aged 0-16, who require care in all aspects of haematology/oncology throughout the East of England region.

Main Duties of the Job

As a band 5 nurse, you will be responsible for competently providing safe and effective care to children with various haematological and oncological conditions. You will assess care needs, plan, implement and evaluate care, and participate in supervision and teaching. Opportunities include delivering Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies (SACT), high dependency care, bone marrow transplantation and further oncology care.

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system.

Job Details

• Date posted: 29 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: 5
• Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 180-E-258026
• Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Job Description

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. This vacancy is for Registered Nurses with full NMC registration. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. This vacancy will close at midnight on 12 May 26. Interviews will be held on the 26 May 26. Benefits include on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries, reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel, and subsidised parking. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential: RSCN/RN(Child), Basic Level Child Protection training. Desirable: Advanced level child protection training, evidence of CPD, relevant teaching and assessing course/mentorship course.

Experience

Essential: Experience of delivering evidenced based nursing care without supervision to children. Desirable: Experience in high dependency or critical care areas.

Knowledge

Essential: Awareness of professional issues, evidence of up-to-date paediatric nursing skills and knowledge. Desirable: Current knowledge of research developments in paediatric nursing.

Skills

Essential: Self-motivated and ability to motivate others, evidence of mentorship skills, dynamic team member. Desirable: Advocate of paediatric nursing, evidence of excellent teamwork, evidence of participation in research and audit projects.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: Addenbrookes Hospital-Division E, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Cambridge, CB2 0QQ
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk
Contact: Senior Sister Ward C2, Helen Wright, [contact hidden], [contact hidden]