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 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.
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.
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 aptitude and abilities
Essential
* 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 presentations to groups
* Awareness of professional issues and developments
* Able to manage time effectively
* Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
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 Children’s Barred List check
Desirable
* Experience of participating in research
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Sketty Lane
Swansea
SA2 8QA
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