Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Acute Oncology CNS with strong clinical and leadership skills who is passionate about providing high quality care.
We currently have an opportunity to develop your career within our Acute Oncology Nurse Specialist team and working with a highly skilled, motivated and dynamic service to make a difference and improve the experience of patients with complications of systemic anti-cancer therapies and radiotherapy (early recognition, better treatment, early discharge).We are looking for a dynamic, forward thinking individual who is flexible, self-motivated, and reliable plus a good team player and leader to become a key member of the Acute Oncology Service here at the South West Wales Cancer Centre within the Swansea Bay Health board.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to have expert knowledge and be willing to continue to develop their practice as part of the Acute Oncology Service covering Singleton and Morriston hospital. They will have a responsibility for the management of the Acute Oncology and Haematology Assessment Unit ensuring patient safety is maintained at all times, giving expert advice and maintaining patient flow. They will also be responsible for advising the Oncology and Haematology telephone triage line and will provide managerial oversight of the band 6 team of CNS.
We offer a friendly and challenging working environment with a strong commitment to personal professional development. The Health Board offers many opportunities for further education and development.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
For an informal discussion or to arrange to visit the department, please contact:
Karen Phillips Deputy Head of Nursing Cancer Services
Karen.phillips4@wales.nhs.uk
Interview date tbc
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
For an informal discussion or to arrange to visit the department, please contact:
Karen Phillips Deputy Head of Nursing Cancer Services
Karen.phillips4@wales.nhs.uk
Interview date tbc
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience Specialist qualifications Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Essential apptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Ale to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
- Awareness of professional issues and developments
- Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other essential
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Able to work hours flexibly working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of ACNS team.
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
Person Specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent experience Specialist qualifications Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
- Awareness of current developments within the NHS
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Advanced clinical skills
- Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Essential apptitude and abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
- Ale to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
- Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups
- Awareness of professional issues and developments
- Able to manage time effectively
- Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other essential
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Able to work hours flexibly working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of ACNS team.
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Desirable
- Experience of participating in research
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).
