As a Band 6 Registered Nurse you will be accountable for the delivery of a high standard of cost effective nursing care to patients with a range of complex haematology/oncology conditions within a dedicated outpatient Cancer Unit. This will be based upon sound evidence based practice in line with the legal requirements, statutory rules and Health Board policies relating to practice and NMC Code of Conduct (2015).

The post holder will provide a high level of clinically effective, safe nursing intervention through assessment, planning of care, implementation and evaluation. The post holder will contribute to the care of patients requiring administration of systemic anti cancer and supportive treatments and communicate effectively at all times in conjunction with other team members contributing to developing and maintaining the department philosophy.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen to recruit a full time Band 6 registered nurse to join the current team on a permanent basis in Bronglais General Hospital in Aberystwyth.

The Cancer Treatment Day Unit at Bronglais General Hospital delivers day case anti-cancer treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to people affected by both an oncological and haematological malignancy. The cancer treatment day unit is currently located in a temporary location while an extensive refurbishment of current unit is due for completion in 2025. This will be an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering treatment in a new facility.

Ideally, the successful applicants will have experience in oncology, haematology and systemic anti-cancer treatment administration. However, transferable skills will be considered, and where necessary specific training in the speciality will be given. Most importantly the successful applicant will be an acute, experienced nurse who can evidence credible management and leadership skills. We are looking for a registered nurse who can be adaptive, work autonomously and is keen to develop. Opportunities for learning at masters level, including non-medical prescribing, will be available to the successful applicants.

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 01/07/2024.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest
• Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire
• 48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres
• Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services
• Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Registered first level nurse
• NMC Registration
• Education to Degree level
• Evidence of continuing professional development within the speciality to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent experience
• Post registration qualification in Oncology/ Haematology/ Chemotherapy

Desirable

• Completion of SACT passport
• Teaching qualification
• Recognised management qualification
• Non-medical Prescribing qualification (V300)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within chemotherapy environment
• Must be SACT competent
• Experience of working within a multi-professional environment
• Able to work autonomously/ and within a small team
• Competent in administration of systemic anti-cancer treatments, venepuncture, venesections and cannulation
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of speciality

Desirable

• Previous experience of leadership and management
• Participation in PDR's
• Participation in recruitment and selection
• Experience of e-prescribing (chemocare)

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Bronglais General Hospital

Aberystwyth

SY23 1ER

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