Job summary
Are you a motivated and passionate nurse who is interested in working in an innovative, fast-paced chemotherapy setting? This exciting and dynamic nursing post will support people with haematological conditions from across Mid and South Wales.
If so we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity for an experienced nurse to develop clinically, personally and professionally in a forward thinking and motivated environment. We will provide a 4 week supernumerary period and comprehensive training package, supported by our Educational facilitators.
We provide highly specialised care for a wide variety of patient groups within the haematology directorate. Staff in this friendly and supportive team develop a wide range of advanced skills and knowledge by rotating between the 3 main areas of Day-care in UHW, UHL and 'Offsite Nurse-Led Chemotherapy Service'.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 1 year due to maternity cover and to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
Within these areas we care for and deliver treatment to patients with haematological disorders, including patients participating in clinical trials, follow-up and treatments for patients who have undergone high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.
This exciting and dynamic nursing post will support people with haematological conditions from across Mid and South Wales.
There may also be opportunities to work within the Haematology Ward and Transplant Unit, Haemophillia centre, Teenage Cancer Trust.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; 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.
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 General Nurse
- Evidence of managerial ability and experience
- Evidence of able to manage own workload effectively
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to organise and co-ordinate own workload
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Oncology/Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 in Oncology/haematology nursing
- Experience in cannulation skills and venepuncture
- Competent in administration of parenteral chemotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a variety of environments
- Teaching module
- Care of acute and terminally ill patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent command of English language -written & verbal.
- BLS certificate
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Good counseling skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Evidence of managerial ability and experience
- Evidence of able to manage own workload effectively
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to organise and co-ordinate own workload
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in Oncology/Haematology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at Band 5 in Oncology/haematology nursing
- Experience in cannulation skills and venepuncture
- Competent in administration of parenteral chemotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a variety of environments
- Teaching module
- Care of acute and terminally ill patients
Skills
Essential
- Excellent command of English language -written & verbal.
- BLS certificate
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills
- Good counseling skills
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).
