The successful candidate will be an established leader within the oncology specialty and bring a wealth of experience and innovation to the role. Experience of managing others will be essential, as the post will be responsible for line management for the current Health Board wide CNS Team and therefore we will be looking for an excellent role model who can educate and empower the current team while demonstrating compassionate leadership.

Experience of managing a patient caseload with minimum supervision within a non-medical model will be required, and the ability to travel across hospital sites dependant on the service and patient needs. The successful applicant will develop strong professional relationships with Oncology colleagues at the South West Wales Cancer Centre at Swansea, Cancer Pharmacists, the local Systemic Anti-cancer Treatment (SACT) Unit teams, the Acute Oncology Teams, as well as community teams such as Primary Care and the Community Nursing Teams. Relevant Masters level qualifications including Non-medical prescribing, IRMER compliance, plus SACT experience will be essential requirements for this role.

Main duties of the job

In addition to providing leadership to the wider oncology CNS team the successful candidate will proactively manage mixed clinician SACT toxicity clinics within an outpatient model, including virtual clinics, supporting multiple oncologists and working closely with the Lead Cancer Pharmacist and other pharmacy colleagues.

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 03/09/2024.

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 12,000 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

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 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

• RGN on the practising register
• Masters/Masters level qualification in Oncology/ cancer nursing or equivalent knowledge
• Registered Non-Medical Prescriber

Desirable

• Accredited chemotherapy course
• Management Course
• Knowledge of the principals of palliative care
• IR(ME)R qualification

Experience

Essential

• Cancer/Oncology Nursing experience to masters level
• Counselling skills and experience
• Extensive previous experience of working within 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

• Management
• Counselling Certificate

Lanuage Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

To be confirmed

Carmarthen

SA31 3BB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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