Job summary
Are you enthusiastic, motivated and passionate about providing excellent nursing care? This is your opportunity to join the nursing team of the Teenage & Young Adult (TYA) Cancer Service here at the University Hospital of Wales. As a complex, expanding and critical Nurse Led service we are now recruiting band 7 Nurse Practitioner on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. The post holder will have opportunities to work in the in and outpatient setting at the TYA Cancer Principle Treatment Centre for Wales, supporting young people throughout the treatment trajectory.
We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses with significant expertise in haematology or oncology nursing . You will need to be highly organised and efficient, with a demonstrable record of managing your own workload and practicing autonomously within the scope of your competence. The ability to work productively as part of the team and have a clear understanding of your own limitations are essential.
Competence in advanced practice skills including prescribing are essential. Post holders will be given support to complete additional training as necessary.You will join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, with teams on and off site from paediatric and adult haematology and oncology, as well as transplant. Together we have a holistic approach to the care of our patients focusing on their individual needs and priorities, with the aim of minimising the impact of treatment throughout.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with adult and paediatric teams from haematolgoy, oncology and transplant, in managing a defined caseload of patients aged 14-25 years and have continuing responsibility for:-
- Assessing medical needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care - for example, overseeing chemotherapy delivery
- Undertaking clinical procedures following competence assessment
- Ensuring a coordinated service for patients' during and after treatment, with patients treated in the most appropriate place based upon their needs
- Achieving the aims of the directorate through effective direction and control of staff and efficient use of resources
- Providing health education and advice for both patients and relatives
- Providing specialist skills, knowledge and expertise for TYA cancer patients
- Develop and deliver education for colleagues caring for TYA cancer patients across the treatment area
This post is fixed term for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 focused 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 our vision 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, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Specialist Training to MSc or equivalent level of expertise
- Independent Prescribing
- Clinical Patient Assessment module
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
- Masters degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience in TYA cancer/ haematology/ oncology at band 6 minimum
- Knowledge of local and national policy relating to service provision for specialism
- Evidence of maintaining clinical expertise
- Portfolio of clinical competencies
- Evidence of knowledge/understanding of collaborative practice and ability to apply
- Ability to undertake audit/ research process with relevance to clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate an understand of the evolving health care agenda and the implication for nursing, patients and clients
Desirable
- Experience of working autonmously, managing own caseload in relevant speciality
- Evidence of participation in service improvement
- Experience of teaching and assessing in clinical area, and external teaching
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Knowledge of/ participation in audit and research
- Demonstrable health promotion skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent assessment and decision making skills
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Extensive clinical skills and knowledge relevant to speciality IT literate with good keyboard skills
- Ability to make decisions, problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across mutli / inter disciplinary groups.
- Ability to manage resistance and work through difficult situations
Desirable
- Evidence of coaching skills and contribution to the development of others
- PICC placement competence
- Bone Marrow aspirate competence
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in TYA cancer speciality
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to young people with cancer.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Self motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Able to travel between sites where necessary
- Calm, confident, professional manner
- Good organisational skill
- Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
- Innovative approach to patient care
- Assertiveness skills Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
- Specialist Training to MSc or equivalent level of expertise
- Independent Prescribing
- Clinical Patient Assessment module
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing in clinical practice/Teaching qualification
- Masters degree
Experience
Essential
- Extensive knowledge and experience in TYA cancer/ haematology/ oncology at band 6 minimum
- Knowledge of local and national policy relating to service provision for specialism
- Evidence of maintaining clinical expertise
- Portfolio of clinical competencies
- Evidence of knowledge/understanding of collaborative practice and ability to apply
- Ability to undertake audit/ research process with relevance to clinical practice
- Able to demonstrate an understand of the evolving health care agenda and the implication for nursing, patients and clients
Desirable
- Experience of working autonmously, managing own caseload in relevant speciality
- Evidence of participation in service improvement
- Experience of teaching and assessing in clinical area, and external teaching
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Knowledge of/ participation in audit and research
- Demonstrable health promotion skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent assessment and decision making skills
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Extensive clinical skills and knowledge relevant to speciality IT literate with good keyboard skills
- Ability to make decisions, problem solve, anticipate and forward plan
- Demonstrate ability to influence within and outside of service, across mutli / inter disciplinary groups.
- Ability to manage resistance and work through difficult situations
Desirable
- Evidence of coaching skills and contribution to the development of others
- PICC placement competence
- Bone Marrow aspirate competence
Specialist knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in TYA cancer speciality
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues and policy relating to young people with cancer.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Evidence of professional and personal development.
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
- Self motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Able to travel between sites where necessary
- Calm, confident, professional manner
- Good organisational skill
- Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm and professional manner
- Innovative approach to patient care
- Assertiveness skills Evidence of ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
Desirable
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).
