Paediatric Oncology Ambulatory Clinical Nurse Specialist

a) Take primary responsibility for the delivery and ongoing development of specialist nursing care within the Paediatric Oncology Ambulatory Service for a defined patient group, practising autonomously as an expert practitioner and senior member of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care. b) Provide clinical leadership and operational oversight for the ambulatory team, to ensure the safe therapeutic management of a complex paediatric oncology caseload, effective patient flow, and the delivery of high-quality ambulatory pathways. c) Act as the identified key worker for a designated patient caseload, coordinating complex treatment plans and overseeing care across ambulatory, inpatient, outpatient, and community settings to ensure continuity, safety, and an excellent patient and family experience. d) Deliver highly specialist advice, education, and support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals within the Paediatric Oncology Ambulatory Service. Practice clinically across agreed care settings while providing expert guidance on service delivery, quality improvement, and the ongoing development of ambulatory oncology care. e) Work strategically across professional, departmental, and Trust boundaries to develop and enhance patient-centred ambulatory pathways, leading nurse-led initiatives that improve patient outcomes, reduce avoidable admissions, support same-day care, and drive innovation within paediatric oncology services.