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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Monday through Friday, occasional weekend working. Early shifts 08:00-16:00, Late shifts 10:30-18:30. Weekends 09:00-17:00.)
Job ref
100-NMR243-0825
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
To be confirmed
Town
To be confirmed
Salary
£39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
22/08/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Oncology

Band 6

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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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


 

Job overview

The Macmillan Acute Oncology Service (AOS) within Hywel Dda University Health Board is an essential interface between acute local services and oncology, supporting person-centred care through improved communication, timely access to expert advice, improved patient experience, early discharge and admission avoidance. The oncology triage line is an important part of this service and we are looking to recruit a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the current service.

The role will involve health board wide support to the current service, individual work base will depend on applicant location. Bronglais, Glangwili or Withybush hospital. Remote/home working will be possible once applicant is fully trained.  

Main duties of the job

The main focus of this role will be to provide support and advice to people experiencing complications of their anticancer treatment through the Health Board Cancer Treatment Triage Line.

Weekend and some out of hours working will be required for this post.  

Once competencies are achieved the post holder will be required to support the Health Board Cancer Treatment Triage Line at weekends approximately every 2-4 weeks as well as occasional Bank Holiday cover.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 22/08/2025

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

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse (Part 1)
  • Current NMC Registration
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Oncology/Leadership or Acute Care
  • Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality/Leadership or Acute Care
  • Knowledge of service improvement
  • Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced clinical skills
  • Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
  • Non-medical Prescribing (v300)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience at Band 5
  • Experience in the relevant specialty/leadership or acute care
  • Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
  • Experience of working with pre-registration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
  • Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable criteria
  • Band 5 experience
  • Experience of participating in research
  • Experience of participating in practice change

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
Helen Brown
Job title
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Oncology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 774259
Additional information

Sophie Richardson 

Acute Oncology CNS 

01437 774259