Swansea Bay University Health Board
About
Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1 April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff.
It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
Primary care independent contractors play an essential role in the care of our population and the Health Board commissions services from GPs, opticians, pharmacists and dentists across the area.
We have 49 GP practices in our Health Board area, 72 dental practices including orthodontists, 31 optometry practices and 92 community pharmacies.
Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings.
The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery at Morriston Hospital covers not only South and Mid Wales, but the South West of England. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.
Other specialist services provided by the Health Board include cleft lip and palate, renal, fertility and bariatric (obesity).
Forensic Mental Health Services are provided to a wider community which extends across the whole of South Wales.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Key details
Location
Site: Singleton Hospital
Address: Sketty Lane
Town: Swansea
Postcode: SA2 8QA
Major / Minor Region: Swansea
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £46,840 - £53,602 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 7
Specialty
Main area: Acute Oncology Services
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
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.
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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.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
[email protected]
Interview date tbc
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting. If you are eligible for the HealthWork in the UKand Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Person specification
Qualifications & knowledge
Essential criteria
* 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 criteria
* Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Advanced clinical skills
* Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
Essential aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
* Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
* Able 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 criteria
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other essential
Essential criteria
* 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 Children Barred List check
Desirable criteria
* Experience of participating in research
Documents
* Job Description and Person Specification (, 547.7)PDFKB
* AOS occupational health (, 712.5)PDFKB
* Nursing & Midwifery Framework (, 763.1)PDFKB
* Applicant Guide (, 624.8)PDFKB
* Privacy Notice (, 696.3)PDFKB
* Guidance notes for Applicants (, 278.7)PDFKB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Rhian Chrysanthou
Job title: Acute Oncology Matron
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01792 205666
Additional information: Ext. 23792
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