Job summary 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 18/03/2025. 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 to almost 400,000 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. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-NMR071-0225 Job locations To be confirmed Carmarthen SA31 3BB 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ 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. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ 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) 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) 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address To be confirmed Carmarthen SA31 3BB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)