Job summary
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service developments and flexible working to meet the needs of patients. Managing a case load of patients receiving a range of Oncology treatments and management of the associated complications
There is also a requirement to supervise junior staff and teach qualified and unqualified staff including basic and post basic students.
Please be aware that you may be required to cover in Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients.
Main duties of the job
To lead and be directly involved with clinical and operational procedures with patients, carers and relatives.
To undertake assessments and direct care plans for patients, relatives and carers, with the team for those needing in-patient care, day-care and respite support.
To work closely with patients and their families.
To organise and lead case conferences and multi-agency meetings for patients, carers and families (particularly those with complex needs).
To ensure that all care plan requirements are met within specified time-scales.
To plan with the patient a leave or discharge plan that is followed through for each individual involving both nurses, community services and other agencies where appropriate.
To assist, support and advise other areas in the management of patients with complex general and mental health needs.
To assist in the clinical supervision of staff
Develop links with other agencies and include in the individual care plans of patients as appropriate.
To ensure community team are up to date with patients progress and full communication is made with the team and GP to facilitate periods of leave and discharge.
To be involved in clinical audit of the ward environment and patient care plan.
To liaise and provide guidance on your area of practice to other inpatients and community resources on the care of patients when requested
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out morehttps://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse.
- Educated Degree
- Knowledge of guiding oncology/palliative care policy for practice.
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- Clinical Assessment Module
Experience
Essential
- Oncology experience
- evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of wider oncology experience.
- Demonstrate evidence of departmental and onsite wider management skills.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate advanced level of communication skills.
- Evidence of management and leadership skills
- Has evidence of competence in advanced clinical skills. EG. ILS/ chemotherapy administration
- Ability to be constructive through diplomacy and negotiation
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and with other professionals in practice.
- Ability to speak Welsh - Level 1
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse.
- Educated Degree
- Knowledge of guiding oncology/palliative care policy for practice.
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- Clinical Assessment Module
Experience
Essential
- Oncology experience
- evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of wider oncology experience.
- Demonstrate evidence of departmental and onsite wider management skills.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate advanced level of communication skills.
- Evidence of management and leadership skills
- Has evidence of competence in advanced clinical skills. EG. ILS/ chemotherapy administration
- Ability to be constructive through diplomacy and negotiation
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and with other professionals in practice.
- Ability to speak Welsh - Level 1
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
