Job summary
Are you an experienced oncology nurse who has a proven record of leadership, influence and enhancing the delivery of high-quality systemic anti-cancer therapy services? Velindre Cancer Centre is seeking an exceptional Senior Nurse for SACT Services to join our SACT & Medicines Management Leadership Team.
This is a pivotal role providing visible, expert nursing leadership to ensure the safe, effective and person-centred delivery of SACT. You will use your advanced clinical knowledge, strong professional judgement and strategic insight to shape service delivery, strengthen governance, and champion continuous improvement across our SACT pathways within Velindre Cancer Centre and Outreach Units.
Working closely with senior nurses, pharmacists, the wider MDT and national stakeholders, you will lead on developing new patient pathways, quality assurance measures and all-Wales service development initiatives. You will also provide direct line management and offer expert clinical support, including participation in the operational out-of-hours rota.
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and innovative nurse leader with:
- Significant oncology nursing experience
- Evidence of advanced clinical assessment skills
- Proven experience in service improvement, change management and cross-boundary working
- Strong communication, leadership and coaching abilities
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care
Main duties of the job
The Senior Nurse for SACT is managerially and professionally responsible for the safe delivery of SACT for patients. They will work under the operational management of the Head of SACT and Medicines Management and the professional leadership of the Head of Nursing.
The post holder will be part of the SACT and Medicines Management Leadership Team, working collaboratively with other nurse and multi-disciplinary teams to assure the VCC Senior Management Team that robust governance and performance management are in place to deliver high quality person centred care and services for patients.
The post holder will be responsible for providing effective, visible nursing leadership and management actively contributing to highly complex clinical, operational and strategic decision making with regards to SACT services.
The post holder will develop new patient pathways, quality assurance measures and represent Velindre Cancer Centre on an all Wales basis.
The post holder will have direct line management of the senior nurses within the SACT delivery service.
The role involves working closely with (not exhaustive);
- The Head of Nursing
- The Senior Nursing Team
- The Senior Management Team
- The Corporate Nursing Team
- The SACT lead pharmacist
- Safeguarding Lead
- Quality and Safety Manager
- Members of the MDT
- Service Improvement Team
- Infection and Prevention Control
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 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based 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.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
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.
https://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.
The Senior Nurse for SACT is managerially and professionally responsible for the safe delivery of SACT for patients. They will work under the operational management of the Head of SACT and Medicines Management and the professional leadership of the Head of Nursing.
The post holder will be part of the SACT and Medicines Management Leadership Team, working collaboratively with other nurse and multi-disciplinary teams to assure the VCC Senior Management Team that robust governance and performance management are in place to deliver high quality person centred care and services for patients.
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.
The Senior Nurse for SACT is managerially and professionally responsible for the safe delivery of SACT for patients. They will work under the operational management of the Head of SACT and Medicines Management and the professional leadership of the Head of Nursing.
The post holder will be part of the SACT and Medicines Management Leadership Team, working collaboratively with other nurse and multi-disciplinary teams to assure the VCC Senior Management Team that robust governance and performance management are in place to deliver high quality person centred care and services for patients.
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Service Management
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Service Improvement and Research
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Human Resources
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Effort and Environmental
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Quality
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Person Specification
Leadership
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Service Management
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Service Improvement and Research
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Human Resources
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Effort and Environmental
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Quality
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
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).
