Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and dynamic nurse to join our nursing team as a band 6 Registered Nurse on the Teenage Cancer Trust Unit, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
We are looking for a nurse with the skills, dedication, and compassion that can make a difference to Teenagers and Young Adults with haematology and oncology conditions, undergoing Blood and Stem Cell Transplantation, chemotherapy and supportive care. This exciting and dynamic nursing post will support youngadults' from across South Wales.
We are a friendly experienced team, who strive to deliver excellent patient care, our staff are passionate about what they do and why they do it. We know that amazing people are hard to come by so we invest in our staff's learning and development.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with high standards of professionalism and someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will have the experience of caring for haematology, oncology or complex care patients. The successful candidate will be expected to deputise for the ward Sister and preceptor the junior nurses.
Above all we are looking for individuals who share the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board values:
We care about the people we serve and the people we work with
Treat people as you would like to be treated and always with compassion
We trust and respect one another
Look for feedback from others on how you are doing and strive for better ways of doing things
We take personal responsibility
Be enthusiastic and take responsibility for what you do.
We treat people with kindness
Thank people, celebrate success and when things go wrong ask 'what can I learn'?
We act with integrity
Never let structures get in the way of doing the right thing.
Our values guide the way we work and the way we behave with others. Post holders will be expected at all times to behave in accordance with our values demonstrating commitment to the delivery of high quality services to patients.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Competent in administration of parenteral chemotherapy
- Experience in cannulation skills and venepuncture
- Post registration qualification in Oncology/Haematology
Desirable
- Teaching module
- Educated or working towards to degree level
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial years experience at Band 5 grade in Oncology/haematology nursing.
- Evidence of managerial ability and experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a variety of environments
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent command of English language -written & verbal.
- Evidence of able to manage own workload effectively.
- BLS certificate
- Cannulation and venepuncture
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Good counseling skills.
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Care of acute and terminally ill patients
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Able to organise and co-ordinate own workload
Experience of working with Teenagers and young adults
Essential
- Experience of working with Teenagers and young adults
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Competent in administration of parenteral chemotherapy
- Experience in cannulation skills and venepuncture
- Post registration qualification in Oncology/Haematology
Desirable
- Teaching module
- Educated or working towards to degree level
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Substantial years experience at Band 5 grade in Oncology/haematology nursing.
- Evidence of managerial ability and experience.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a variety of environments
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Excellent command of English language -written & verbal.
- Evidence of able to manage own workload effectively.
- BLS certificate
- Cannulation and venepuncture
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing skills.
- Good counseling skills.
SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Care of acute and terminally ill patients
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Able to organise and co-ordinate own workload
Experience of working with Teenagers and young adults
Essential
- Experience of working with Teenagers and young adults
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
