Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Haematology Nurse - Teenage Cancer Trust Unit

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Job summary

We are seeking motivated and dynamic nurses in search of a career in supporting haematology and cancer nursing for Teenagers and Young Adults(TYA) at the Principal Treatment Centre for TYA Cancer in Wales . We are an expert team of skilled professionals, looking for someone motivated and passionate to join us in our aim to provide the best care possible for teenagers and young adults with cancer, aged 14-25 years. As a band 5, you will have the opportunity to explore the many expanding disciplines of our speciality including chemotherapy, transplant, ambulatory care and day unit. Through this post, you will be supported to develop your haematology and oncology nursing skills through an educational framework, whilst working as a band 5 staff nurse in our nurse led unit.

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly and experienced team, who strive to deliver excellent patient care. We work closely with colleagues in the multidisciplinary team and together our objective is to ensure patients and their families receive care which is tailored to meet their individual needs. Our unit is a fast moving and progressive area which actively supports nurse led activities and offers excellent opportunities for professional and personal development.

Above all we are looking for individuals who share our values;

  • We care about people we serve and the people we work with.
  • We trust and respect one another.
  • We take personal responsibility.
  • We act with integrity.

Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients.

The University Health Board (UHB) is a smoke Free Health Board. Smoking is banned across all the UHB sites. Staff are therefore not able to smoke in the hospital grounds or on any other UHB premises.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR406-1024

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • registered nurse
  • NMC registration
  • Degree/ diploma in nursing
  • CPD
  • Written and verbal skills

Skills

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills
  • teaching skills
  • meet and prioritise deadlines
  • manage difficult situations
  • organised
  • use own initiative
  • CPD participation
  • IT skills
  • Research and audit
  • Analytical skills

Experience

Essential

  • nursing enviroment

Desirable

  • supervise junior staff
  • Awareness of NHS
  • Previous experience of caring for Teenagers and Young adults
  • Worked on Oncology or Haematology Ward

Special knowledge

Essential

  • NMC and professional conduct
  • Understanding of professional issues
  • Team work
  • flexible approach to work
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Positive attitude
  • caring nature
  • Change agent

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • registered nurse
  • NMC registration
  • Degree/ diploma in nursing
  • CPD
  • Written and verbal skills

Skills

Essential

  • Interpersonal skills
  • teaching skills
  • meet and prioritise deadlines
  • manage difficult situations
  • organised
  • use own initiative
  • CPD participation
  • IT skills
  • Research and audit
  • Analytical skills

Experience

Essential

  • nursing enviroment

Desirable

  • supervise junior staff
  • Awareness of NHS
  • Previous experience of caring for Teenagers and Young adults
  • Worked on Oncology or Haematology Ward

Special knowledge

Essential

  • NMC and professional conduct
  • Understanding of professional issues
  • Team work
  • flexible approach to work
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Positive attitude
  • caring nature
  • Change agent

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Sara Busby

sara.busby@wales.nhs.uk

02921842973

Details

Date posted

11 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-NMR406-1024

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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