Clinical Nurse Specialist Acute Oncology
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 the 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. This role will also support the care of inpatients, requiring specialist oncology advice during an admission to hospital. 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. 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. 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. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered Nurse (Part 1) Current NMC Registration Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Oncology/Leadership or Acute Care Proficient level of knowledge in clinical specialty/Leadership or Acute Care Knowledge of service improvement Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing (v300) Experience
Relevant experience at Band 5 Experience in the relevant specialty/leadership or acute care Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of undertaking audit Experience of participating in practice change Language Skills
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. Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Oncology £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata
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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 the 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. This role will also support the care of inpatients, requiring specialist oncology advice during an admission to hospital. 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. 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. 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. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers. Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Registered Nurse (Part 1) Current NMC Registration Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience in Oncology/Leadership or Acute Care Proficient level of knowledge in clinical specialty/Leadership or Acute Care Knowledge of service improvement Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing (v300) Experience
Relevant experience at Band 5 Experience in the relevant specialty/leadership or acute care Experience of working in a multi-professional environment Experience of undertaking audit Experience of participating in practice change Language Skills
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. Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acute Oncology £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata
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