Job summary
The Macmillan Acute Oncology Service (AOS) within Hywel Dda University Health Board is an essential interface between acute local services and oncology, supporting person-centred care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance. The oncology triage line is an important part of this service and we are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the current service.
The role will involve health board wide support to the current service, individual work base will depend on applicant location. Bronglais, Glangwili or Withybush hospital. Remote/home working will be possible once applicant is fully trained.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of this role will be to provide support and advice to people experiencing complications of their anticancer treatment through the Health Board Cancer Treatment Triage Line.
Weekend and some out of hours working will be required for this post.
Once competencies are achieved the post holder will be required to support the Health Board Cancer Treatment Triage Line at weekends approximately every 2-4 weeks as well as occasional Bank Holiday cover.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 22/08/2025
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
- community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelors Degree
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Oncology/Leadership or Acute Care
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality/Leadership or Acute Care
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5
- Experience in the relevant specialty/leadership or acute care
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Band 5 experience
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Part 1)
- Current NMC Registration
- Bachelors Degree
- Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Oncology/Leadership or Acute Care
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality/Leadership or Acute Care
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable
- Advanced clinical skills
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at Band 5
- Experience in the relevant specialty/leadership or acute care
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Band 5 experience
- Experience of participating in research
- Experience of participating in practice change
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
