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Job summary

Main area
Chemotherapy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy for 12 months until 30/10/2026 due to maternity cover)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (7.5 hours day Monday to Friday)
Job ref
100-NMR295-0925
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£31,516 - £38,364 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
20/10/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Cancer Services Registered Nurse

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy for 12 months until 30/10/2026 due to maternity cover. 

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

Cancer Nursing is an exciting and expanding speciality within Hywel Dda University Health Board and an opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to work in the specialised and rewarding area of the Pembrokeshire Haematology and Oncology Day Unit (PHODU) at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. 

We are looking for highly motivated individuals, with a passion to work in oncology, to join our nursing team at Pembrokeshire Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. PHODU is a busy and ever changing challenging environment where Systemic Anti Cancer Treatment is delivered to both, Oncology and Haematology patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful Registered Nurse will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to working by providing safe, individualised and effective standards of care.  This is a part time role, 22.5 hours/week,  to cover maternity leave for 12 months and will provide an opportunity to develop skills and knowledge in cannulation, phlebotomy, central lines management and safe administration of SACT.

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 20/10/2025.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. 

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. 

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. 

Our services are provided in: 

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest 

  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire 

  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 

  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers 

  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services 

Detailed job description and main 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.

 

Person specification

Qualifcations and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Awareness of Health board Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Desirable criteria
  • Degree in Nursing
  • Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. POVA
  • Evidence of post registration study and training, e.g. Child Protection

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills
Desirable criteria
  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence based practice

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Liliana Guta
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773585
Additional information

Shelley Price

[email protected]

01437 773585