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Band 5 Staff Nurse Haematology Day Unit

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic nurse to join our team at the Haematology Day Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

We are a small, friendly and experienced team, we strive to deliver excellent patient care, working closely with our colleagues in the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients and their families receive care which is tailored to meet their individual needs.

Above all we are looking for individuals who share and behave in accordance with CTM's values.

The Haematology Day unit is primarily nurse led and our experienced team will ensure that you are fully supported, providing the necessary training and a 4 week supernumerary period on initial appointment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the existing team providing safe and efficient care to patients with a variety of haematological conditions.

The role includes phlebotomy, venesection and cannulation. Following training the role will include administration of chemotherapy, blood and platelet transfusions, immunoglobulins and IV Iron.

The role will include providing advice and education to patients, relatives and staff ensuring cancer standards are adhered to as laid out in the Cancer Delivery Plan (2016-2020) and Cancer Delivery Plan 2023-2026.

The post holder will also perform local audits and incident reporting.

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

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

  • We listen, learn and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Date posted

20 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR582-1123

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


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

3

Essential

  • experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • excellent communication skills, written/verbal/electronic

Desirable

  • experience and knowledge of nursing haematology/oncology patients
  • experience managing central venous access devices
  • experience giving chemotherapy

3

Essential

  • Registered nurse/Degree in nursing
Person Specification

3

Essential

  • experience working in an acute hospital setting
  • excellent communication skills, written/verbal/electronic

Desirable

  • experience and knowledge of nursing haematology/oncology patients
  • experience managing central venous access devices
  • experience giving chemotherapy

3

Essential

  • Registered nurse/Degree in nursing

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Haematology Day Unit Manager

Sarah Norrish

sarah.norrish@wales.nhs.uk

01443443037

Date posted

20 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-NMR582-1123

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Pontyclun

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

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