Job summary
Are you a motivated and passionate nurse who is interested in working in an innovative, fast-paced chemotherapy setting?
If so we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity for nurses to develop clinically, personally and professionally in a forward thinking and motivated environment. We will provide a 4 week supernumerary period and comprehensive training package, supported by our Educational facilitators.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 30th September 2025 due to secondment cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
We provide highly specialised care for a wide variety of patient groups within the haematology directorate. Staff in this friendly and supportive team develop a wide range of advanced skills and knowledge by rotating between the 3 main areas of Day-care in UHW, UHL and 'Offsite Nurse-Led Chemotherapy Service'.
Within these areas we care for and deliver treatment to patients with haematological disorders, including patients participating in clinical trials, throughout all stages of their cancer journey.
We also provide holistic care for haemoglobinopathy patients, as well as follow-up and treatments for patients who have undergone high dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant.
This exciting and dynamic nursing post will support people with haematological conditions from across Mid and South Wales.
There may also be opportunities to work within the Haematology Ward and Transplant Unit, Haemophilia centre, Teenage Cancer Trust.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the unit prior to application and interview.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Band 5 nurse will undertake a range of clinical duties and you will be developed to undertake the following skills including:
1. Venepuncture.
2. Cannulation.
3. Administration of IV blood products and chemotherapy.
4. VAD access.
5. Training will be provided to ensure and maintain competence in the relevant clinical skills.
6. The Band 5 nurse will work alongside and be supported by a team of Band 6 and Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists.
7. Deliver care in an outpatient setting.
8. Develop skills to work within the wider MDT to deliver holistic, patient centered care.
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.
Person Specification
Previous experience
Essential
9. Recent experience working within an acute hospital setting
Desirable
10. Experience in oncology, haematology or Bone Marrow Transplant setting
Education
Essential
11. Registered nurse
Desirable
12. Degree level nursing qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Abilitie
Essential
13. Evidence of ability to manage own workload effectively, excellent command of verbal/written english language
Desirable
14. BLS, Cannulation and Venepuncture
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
15. Ability to administer chemotherapy within 6 months of commencing post
Desirable
16. Care of acute and terminally ill patients
Personal Characteristcs
Essential
17. Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
18. Welsh Speaker