Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time post within our Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nursing service.
The post holder will be supported to provide a holistic approach to care of the child, young person and family from diagnosis through active treatment, follow-up, and if necessary, palliative care and bereavement care.
The post holder will develop knowledge and skills to provide a highly specialist resource for, and liaise with professionals in primary, secondary and tertiary health care setting, and also provide a specialist resource for other agencies working with the child and family i.e. Education Services, Social Services and Voluntary agencies.
Main duties of the job
The Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nurse Specialist (POONS) supports the Professional Nursing Lead for the care co-ordination of children and young people with Oncological Conditions within West Wales.
The post holder will develop expert professional and clinicalleadership in the nursing and management of these patients supporting the families and other professionals involved in their care.
The post holder works with the lead specialist developing expert specialist knowledge and skills in co-ordinating care with the support of the multidisciplinary team, Children's Community nursingteam, in-patient ward, day case and Paediatric outpatient departments as well as providing as much care as possible within the patient's home.
The post holder will participate in planning the future strategy of the service and the provision of professional advice to thenetwork.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 22/10/2025.
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
- RNCB Diploma/ Degree in Paediatric Nursing studies
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience in speciality
- Paediatric Oncology Nursing qualification, ENB 240 course or equivalent
- Teaching & assessing qualification.
- To be chemotherapy assessed and competent or willing to update.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies - Community Children's Nursing
- Bereavement / counselling qualification
- Understanding of Budgets / Budgetary management
- Willingness to work towards acquiring the Masters' Degree in Paediatric Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children with complex needs
- Demonstrable experience within Paediatric Oncology
- Multidisciplinary working.
- Demonstrable experience in a clinical leadership role
- Experience of using CVADs.
- Competent in administering Cytotoxic medication
Desirable
- Experience working in paediatric Oncology within the community setting.
- Experience in paediatric Palliative care and symptom management.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RNCB Diploma/ Degree in Paediatric Nursing studies
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience in speciality
- Paediatric Oncology Nursing qualification, ENB 240 course or equivalent
- Teaching & assessing qualification.
- To be chemotherapy assessed and competent or willing to update.
- Understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- BSc (Hons) Community Health Studies - Community Children's Nursing
- Bereavement / counselling qualification
- Understanding of Budgets / Budgetary management
- Willingness to work towards acquiring the Masters' Degree in Paediatric Palliative Care
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with children with complex needs
- Demonstrable experience within Paediatric Oncology
- Multidisciplinary working.
- Demonstrable experience in a clinical leadership role
- Experience of using CVADs.
- Competent in administering Cytotoxic medication
Desirable
- Experience working in paediatric Oncology within the community setting.
- Experience in paediatric Palliative care and symptom management.
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).
