Job summary
This is a new position and an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse with a passion for using advanced skills in vascular access to support people requiring treatment for cancer.
The successful applicant will already have experience in placing central venous access devices such as peripherally inserted central catheters and will be responsible for scoping out opportunities to build a community of practice, overseeing the training and competencies of colleagues.
The postholder will build on already established areas of practice within Hywel Dda University Health Board, overseeing policy development, good governance and educational packages while maintaining their own practice, and developing further expertise in the speciality.
The post holder will build on learning both locally and nationally and identify opportunities to expand the Vascular Access Service across other clinical pathways, expanding on the community of practice model and providing governance and boundaries to colleagues in the community.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
- is primarily responsible for providing a service for patients requiring a central venous access device (CVAD) in order to receive systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) following a cancer diagnosis.
- will work at an advanced clinical level, demonstrating a high level of professional autonomy and be able to make critical judgements.
- will work across the health board region, providing support to key members of the multidisciplinary team to develop a CVAD service which is accessible at all health boards acute sites.
- will be a registered non-medical independent prescriber or prepared to undertake this qualification.
- will provide/oversee nurse led follow up for patients with a CVAD.
- will have clinical assessment and history taking skills, recognising when there are complications related to CVAD and ensuring appropriate management
- will provide a nurse led consultation to discuss CVAD options and agree a management plan, including consent, for the individual patient
- works autonomously and manages own caseload and liaises closely with the treating team and consultant.
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
The post holder is identified as a clinical expert and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level the post holder is expected to work as both a leader and highly skilled practitioner, have expert knowledge and to continue to develop their practice, and the Central Venous Access Device service (CVAD)
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Interviews will be held on 23/01/2026
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
The post holder is identified as a clinical expert and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level the post holder is expected to work as both a leader and highly skilled practitioner, have expert knowledge and to continue to develop their practice, and the Central Venous Access Device service (CVAD)
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Interviews will be held on 23/01/2026
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
- RGN on the practising register
- Master's/Master's level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Silver IQT/ EQIiP
- IR(ME)R qualification
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience to master's level
- Expert in peripheral venous access (cannulation)
- Extensive previous experience of working within relevant specialty area.
- Experience of complex decision making.
- Experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience in leadership and management.
Desirable
- Experience of insertion and care of peripherally inserted central catheters and mid-lines
- Experience in the care of Portocaths
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- RGN on the practising register
- Master's/Master's level qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent knowledge
- Registered Non-Medical Prescriber
Desirable
- Silver IQT/ EQIiP
- IR(ME)R qualification
Experience
Essential
- Nursing experience to master's level
- Expert in peripheral venous access (cannulation)
- Extensive previous experience of working within relevant specialty area.
- Experience of complex decision making.
- Experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required.
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Experience in leadership and management.
Desirable
- Experience of insertion and care of peripherally inserted central catheters and mid-lines
- Experience in the care of Portocaths
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).
